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Obvious means of keeping the traffic flowing? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

clearway

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'keeping the traffic flowing?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'obvious means' is the wordplay.
'obvious' becomes 'clear' (similar in meaning).
'means' becomes 'way' (a way or means of doing something).
'clear'+'way'='CLEARWAY'

'of' is the link.

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(Other definitions for clearway that I've seen before include "area where you can't stop" , "Road where motorists may not stop" , "where one must keep going" , "Stopping is not allowed on this road" , "No parking on it during certain hours" .)

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