"Turnpike" Example Sentences
1. We had to stop at the turnpike to pay our toll.
2. The old turnpike is now a scenic byway.
3. The turnpike was built to make travel faster.
4. The turnpike winds through the mountains.
5. The turnpike was closed due to a severe accident.
6. The turnpike was packed with cars during rush hour.
7. The new turnpike connects two major cities.
8. The turnpike sign warned of high winds.
9. We took the turnpike to avoid traffic on the local roads.
10. The turnpike was lined with trees that had just turned color.
11. The turnpike was widened to accommodate more traffic.
12. The turnpike exit was tricky to navigate.
13. We saw an overturned truck on the turnpike.
14. The turnpike was closed for construction.
15. The turnpike tolls have increased over the years.
16. We decided to take the scenic turnpike instead of the interstate.
17. The turnpike curves through the countryside.
18. The turnpike was once used by stagecoaches.
19. The turnpike was renamed after the state senator who helped fund it.
20. The turnpike was built on top of an old railroad bed.
21. The turnpike was shrouded in fog.
22. The turnpike was blocked by a fallen tree.
23. The turnpike was once a dirt path.
24. We saw several deer cross the turnpike.
25. The turnpike had an emergency call box every mile.
26. The turnpike was closed temporarily for a charity run.
27. The turnpike cut through the heart of the city.
28. The turnpike was a popular route for truckers.
29. We missed our exit on the turnpike and had to backtrack.
30. The turnpike had several rest areas with food and gas.
Common Phases
1. The
turnpike was closed due to a large accident; we had to find an alternate route.
2. We passed several tolls on the
turnpike; it's expensive to travel that way.
3. The exit for our hotel was coming up on the
turnpike; we were almost there.
4. Driving on the
turnpike during rush hour is always a nightmare; the traffic is bumper to bumper.
5. I always make sure my EZ-Pass is loaded before driving on the
turnpike; it saves time at the tolls.
6. The
turnpike was lined with beautiful autumn foliage; it made for a scenic drive.
7. We missed the exit for the
turnpike and had to backtrack; it was frustrating.
8. Our GPS directed us to take the
turnpike, but we decided to take a more scenic route instead.