Below you will find example sentences with "alternative routes". The examples show how this phrase is used in natural context and which words often surround it.

Alternative Routes in a sentence

Corpus data

  • Displayed example sentences: 20
  • Discovered as a combination around: routes
  • Corpus frequency in the collocation scan: 8
  • Phrase length: 2 words
  • Average sentence length: 24.8 words

Words in this phrase

alternative routes

Meanings of words in this phrase

  • alternative can mean: Relating to a choice between two or more possibilities. Frequent word
  • routes can mean: plural of route Frequent word

Sentence profile

  • Phrase position: 3 start, 8 middle, 9 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Usage patterns

These patterns show short text windows around the phrase in the example sentences:

to find alternative routes 2× also detailed alternative routes to be 1× alternative routes in and 1× and seek alternative routes 1× and seek alternative routes for their 1× and take alternative routes when possible 1× can rebook alternative routes for them 1× construction of alternative routes to ease 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

accordingly the police 1× alternative routes in 1× british airways stressed 1× drivers have been 1× emergency services advised 1× given the immense 1×

Common sentence endings:

find alternative routes 2× 40mph on road 1× and narrow walkway 1× and or newtownards 1× be carried out 1× blood vessel completely 1×

Context words

These words often appear near this phrase in the example sentences:

motorists 6× avoid 6× advised 4× drivers 3× police 3× use 3× road 3× area 3× blood 3× find 3× delays 3× closed 2×

Related phrases

bus routes alternative medicine alternative route alternative fuel alternative version

Phrases around this combination

Other phrases discovered around routes:

bus routes 11×

Just before it in the phrase index:

alternative route alternative medicine alternative fuel alternating current alphabet inc alpha particles

Just after it in the phrase index:

alternative version although initially amarinder singh amazing job amazing people amazon prime

Other phrases with the same pattern

Same start:

alternative medicine alternative route alternative fuel alternative version

Same ending:

bus routes

Corpus analysis

  • The phrase "alternative routes" has 2 words and usually appears near the end in these examples. The average sentence has 24.8 words and is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around this phrase, patterns and context words such as to find alternative routes, also detailed alternative routes to be, motorists, avoid and advised stand out.
  • In the phrase index, this combination connects with bus routes, alternative medicine, alternative route and bus routes, linking the page to nearby combinations.

Example types with alternative routes

This selection groups the examples by length and sentence type, making usage of the full phrase easier to scan:

Short example sentences

Please consider alternative routes to avoid delays in traffic. (9 words)

Accordingly, the police had informed the motorists to use alternative routes. (11 words)

Emergency Services advised motorists to avoid the area and seek alternative routes. (12 words)

Longer example sentences

One of these said that the A444 Griff Way should be the quickest route to avoid ‘rat-running’ on alternative routes and the speed limit should not be 40mph without traffic calming on the Bermuda bridge route and a reduced 40mph on Road. (43 words)

Many villagers raised safety concerns and said it would affect those with mobility issues and parents with buggies, who would struggle to use alternative routes such as the nearby tin bridge due to its steep steps and narrow walkway. (39 words)

It adds that ‘road closures will be in place, and motorists and members of the public are advised to avoid the area, and seek alternative routes for their journeys to Donaghadee and / or Newtownards’. (34 words)

Example sentences (20)

A number of routes will be closed for a portion of the day as the celebrations take place and drivers are urged to plan alternative routes.

People travelling on these routes this morning may have to consider alternative routes as the rail firm said they are experiencing "quite a bit of congestion to services".

Accordingly, the police had informed the motorists to use alternative routes.

Alternative routes in and out of Market Drayton are from the Gingerbread pub roundabout on the Adderley Road (A529) to the Morrisons roundabout.

British Airways stressed that the bulk of delayed or cancelled flights are ones with several daily flights, meaning it can rebook alternative routes for them.

Drivers have been advised to avoid the area where possible and alternative routes have been put in place.

Emergency Services advised motorists to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.

Given the immense risk involved in attempting to fully repair the blood vessel, the medical team decided to explore alternative routes for blood supply and to close the damaged blood vessel completely.

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It adds that ‘road closures will be in place, and motorists and members of the public are advised to avoid the area, and seek alternative routes for their journeys to Donaghadee and / or Newtownards’.

Lancaster Police said that due to the collision around an hour ago, Borwick Lane is currently closed in both directions and motorists are advised to find alternative routes via Carnforth.

Many villagers raised safety concerns and said it would affect those with mobility issues and parents with buggies, who would struggle to use alternative routes such as the nearby tin bridge due to its steep steps and narrow walkway.

Meanwhile, at a crowded London St Pancras station, emotional travellers sat on suitcases, frantically trying to find alternative routes.

Motorists are being asked to use alternative routes to avoid Muirside Avenue between its junctions with Merkland Drive and Jura Drive to allow essential repairs to be carried out.

Mr Tirimisiu Adigun, a commercial motorcycle operator who plies Beger-Arepo, appealed for construction of alternative routes to ease congestion, to make the highway safer.

Odinga’s plan in last week’s protests was to march to the president’s offices at State House but police erected barriers to prevent public access and motorists were directed to alternative routes.

One of these said that the A444 Griff Way should be the quickest route to avoid ‘rat-running’ on alternative routes and the speed limit should not be 40mph without traffic calming on the Bermuda bridge route and a reduced 40mph on Road.

Please consider alternative routes to avoid delays in traffic.

Some lines having been part-suspended earlier on as passengers can expect delays to their journeys or have to find alternative routes.

The city of asking drivers to slow down, expect delays and take alternative routes when possible.

With a focus on minimising inconvenience to commuters, the statement also detailed alternative routes to be utilised during the repair period.

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