roadway
UK: ˈrəʊdweɪ | US: ˈroʊdweɪ
n. a road or path, especially one designed for vehicles
n. the part of a bridge or railroad used for travel
The word "roadway" combines two Old English elements: "road" (from rād, meaning "a riding, journey") and "way" (from weg, meaning "path or course"). Both morphemes independently evolved to denote paths for movement, with "road" later specializing for vehicular travel. The fusion reflects a logical reinforcement of the concept—a "roadway" is literally a "path-path," emphasizing its function as a designated route.
The new roadway reduced traffic congestion in the city.
Pedestrians should avoid walking on the roadway during rush hour.
The bridge's roadway was closed for repairs.
The railway and roadway run parallel through the valley.
Snowplows cleared the roadway after the winter storm.