Obstructions: meaning, definitions and examples

in construction

Obstructions are objects or structures that block or impede the progress of something, such as a road, path, or view. They can also refer to legal barriers or obstacles that prevent something from happening.

barrier, blockage, hindrance, impediment

Examples of usage

• Construction workers had to remove several obstructions from the site before they could continue building.

• The fallen tree was causing an obstruction on the road, so traffic had to be rerouted.

• The new regulations pose obstructions to the development of the project.

• The fence created an obstruction that blocked the view of the lake.

• The obstructions in the river were causing flooding in the area.