Is my sentence correct?

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I have seen you walking in this road many times.

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

I have seen you walking along this road many times.

Chandrasekhar Reddy · Answer

Thanks for your answer. When can i use in the road?

Mister Micawber · Answer

Chandrasekhar Reddy When can I use in the road?

It is very uncommon in American English. We use 'on' or 'along'. I cannot think of a good sentence in which 'on' or 'along' would not be more usual.

Fivejedjon · Answer

IN BrE, 'walking in the road' would suggest walking in the part normally used by vehicles rather than on the pavement/sidewalk.

Chandrasekhar Reddy · Answer

Thanks for the clarification.

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