noun
road closure; traffic suspension
General noun for the state or act of closing a road to traffic.
大雨のため、この先は通行止めです。
The road ahead is closed due to heavy rain.
工事中で通行止めになっている。
The road is closed for construction.
expression
Road Closed; No Through Road
Expression used on signs and notices; often written as 通行止 or 通行止め.
看板に「通行止め」と書いてあった。
The sign said 'Road Closed'.