roadmap
a plan or strategy that outlines steps toward a goal
The company presented a five-year roadmap for product development.
roadbed
the foundation or groundwork on which a road is built
Workers strengthened the roadbed before laying the asphalt.
roadblock
an obstacle that stops or delays progress; to obstruct movement
Protesters set up a roadblock to stop traffic.
roadhouse
an inn, tavern, or restaurant situated beside a road or highway
They stayed overnight at a roadhouse on the highway.
roadside
situated at or on the side of a road; the edge of a road
She picked wildflowers from the roadside.
roadwork
construction or maintenance work on a road
Expect delays due to roadwork on Main Street.
crossroad
an intersection where two or more roads cross; a point of decision
At the crossroad, he paused to look both ways.
byroad
a less-traveled secondary road; a back road
We drove along a quiet byroad to avoid the highway.
highroad
the morally superior course of action; 'take the high road'
When criticized, she decided to take the highroad and apologize.
railroad
a track or system of tracks for trains; to coerce or rush someone into something
The train crossed the railroad at dawn.