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viaduct
noun
via·duct
ˈvī-ə-ˌdəkt 
: a long elevated roadway usually consisting of a series of short spans supported on arches, piers, or columns
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Originally conjured as a private estate for well-to-do families, Park Güell’s greenery, tile mosaics and famous viaducts are now enjoyed by millions of locals and visitors each year.
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Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Though The Sacramento Bee observed children walking home from school on the viaduct right next to 50 mph traffic, the county has not implemented emergency measures to protect pedestrians in the 10 months since Jordan’s death.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2025
Police said the woman had been found inside the tent, which was set up against the southern wall of a vacant lot between two viaducts.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2025
The other four viaducts, including those in the section of trail that will open in 2026, are finished except for the installation of pedestrian railings.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 8 May 2025
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Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Though The Sacramento Bee observed children walking home from school on the viaduct right next to 50 mph traffic, the county has not implemented emergency measures to protect pedestrians in the 10 months since Jordan’s death.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2025
Police said the woman had been found inside the tent, which was set up against the southern wall of a vacant lot between two viaducts.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2025
The other four viaducts, including those in the section of trail that will open in 2026, are finished except for the installation of pedestrian railings.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 8 May 2025
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“Viaduct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viaduct. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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viaduct
noun
via·duct
ˈvī-ə-ˌdəkt
: a bridge for carrying a road or railroad over something (as a gorge or a highway)
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