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road restriction

[/roʊd rɪˈstrɪkʃən/]
nounpl: road restrictions
restrição de tráfego
1. A regulation or measure that limits or controls the use of a road, such as speed limits, vehicle bans, or access limitations
The city implemented road restrictions during rush hour to reduce congestion.
A cidade implementou restrições de tráfego durante a hora do pico para reduzir o congestionamento.
2. A temporary closure or limitation of road access due to construction, accidents, or maintenance
Due to the bridge construction, there are road restrictions on Main Street.
Devido à construção da ponte, há restrições de tráfego na Rua Principal.
NYC Slang
street closure; traffic jam ordinance
Synonyms
traffic restrictionroad closureaccess limitationtravel constraint
Antonyms
free accessunrestricted trafficopen road

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
restrição de tráfego
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
rodízio
Commonly used for vehicle rotation schemes; also 'restrição de circulação'
Rio de Janeiro
restrição de tráfego
Standard usage
Portugal
restrição de trânsito
Portuguese European variant; sometimes 'limitação de acesso à estrada'

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the road
hit a snag
one-way street
closed for business
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