The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word UNDERPASS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result UNDERPASS
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What does UNDERPASS mean?
UNDERPASS noun- A passage that crosses a road, railroad or similar obstacle in a tunnel underneath it.