roadwork

/ˈroʊdwɜːrk/
noun
  1. The activity of building, repairing, or maintaining roads.
    • Roadwork on Main Street caused traffic delays all morning.
    • The crew started roadwork at dawn to repave the highway.
    • Drivers should expect roadwork signs and slow down in construction zones.
  2. Training for running or cycling on roads, especially as part of an athlete's preparation.
    • Cyclists often do roadwork to get used to real traffic conditions.
    • The marathon runner focused on roadwork to build endurance on pavement.
    • His training plan includes roadwork three times a week.
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