No. 12,031 in German
tunnelsperre
Tunnel closure.
In a sentence
Die Tunnelsperre wurde wegen Reparaturarbeiten errichtet.
The tunnel barrier was set up due to repair work.
In this sentence, "Tunnelsperre" refers to a physical barrier or closure preventing access to the tunnel for safety during repairs.
Die Polizei kündigte eine Tunnelsperre wegen eines Unfalls an.
The police announced a tunnel barrier due to an accident.
Here, "Tunnelsperre" is used to indicate a restriction imposed on the tunnel because of an unforeseeable circumstance, emphasizing safety.
Wegen der Tunnelsperre mussten wir eine Umleitung nehmen.
Due to the tunnel barrier, we had to take a detour.
In this example, "Tunnelsperre" denotes the cause of rerouting traffic, highlighting its role in altering transit routes.
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