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Meaning of contraflow

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

contraflow

noun

Definitions

  1. Flow in the opposite direction to normal.

    Example: Example: Contra-flow cycling is a regulatory measure. In streets and roads with a one-way traffic restriction, cyclists are exempt from the one-way restriction and are allowed to drive against the flow of motorized traffic. (European English)

  2. An abnormal state of a road or motorway where the traffic temporarily travels in the opposite direction to normal, usually as a result of repair work or an accident.