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The Spanish term 'estrechamiento de calzada' translates to 'road narrowing' or 'narrowing of the road' in English. It is a phrase that speaks to traffic and road conditions, typically used to warn drivers of upcoming changes in the road's width. It does not mean 'close-up' as stated earlier. Please note that contextual translation might vary slightly, however, it is widely understood to indicate a change in road conditions that requires drivers to take caution.

Example sentences using: estrechamiento de calzada

El estrechamiento de calzada a menudo causa congestión de tráfico.

Narrowing of the road often causes traffic congestion.

The sentence is expressing that when a road gets narrower, it usually leads to backed-up traffic because there is less space for vehicles to move.

El proyecto de construcción incluye un estrechamiento de calzada para mejorar la seguridad de los peatones.

The construction project includes a narrowing of the road to improve pedestrian safety.

In this context, the sentence is suggesting that the construction project plans to narrow the road as a safety measure to protect pedestrians.

La señal de tráfico indica un estrechamiento de calzada a 500 metros.

The traffic sign indicates a road narrowing within 500 meters.

This phrase indicates that according to the traffic sign there is a narrow part on the road that drivers will reach in about 500 meters.