highway maintenance
nounUK /ˈhaɪweɪ ˈmeɪntənəns/
US /ˈhaɪweɪ ˈmeɪntənəns/
Keeping roads in good shape so cars can drive safely.
The crew does highway maintenance every summer to fix cracks in the road.
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2. The work of fixing and cleaning big roads.
Highway maintenance includes clearing snow and painting lines.
3. A government department or team that takes care of roads.
She works for highway maintenance and drives a repair truck.
4. The money spent on keeping roads in good condition.
The city budget for highway maintenance went up this year.