1. A highway or major road that is blocked, congested, or taken over by protesters, strikers, or other groups as a form of protest or demonstration
The occupied highway caused major traffic delays across the region.
A rodovia ocupada causou grandes atrasos no trânsito em toda a região.
2. A road that is physically obstructed or blocked by vehicles, barricades, or people
Due to the accident, the main highway remained occupied for several hours.
Devido ao acidente, a rodovia principal permaneceu ocupada por várias horas.