Do you capitalize the word road?

The word "road" is generally not capitalized unless it's part of a proper noun. Here's a breakdown:

Not capitalized:

* I walked down the road.

* They drove on a dirt road.

* The road was closed for repairs.

Capitalized:

* Route 66 (part of a proper noun)

* Sunset Boulevard (part of a proper noun)

* Main Street (part of a proper noun)

Exceptions:

* Sometimes "Road" is capitalized when it's used as part of a street address, but this is less common:

* 123 Main Road

The best practice is to avoid capitalizing "road" unless it's part of a proper noun.