Stauumfahrung

congestion bypass, jam avoidance route

noun SHTOW-oom-fah-roong Rare

Usage Note

Stauumfahrung is an alternative routing around a traffic jam (Stau), suggested by navigation systems or marked by temporary signs. During summer holiday season on German motorways, Stauumfahrungen are officially signposted on many routes.

Examples

"Das Radio empfahl eine Stauumfahrung über die Landstraße."

Natural Translation

The radio recommended a congestion bypass via the country road.

Literal Translation

The radio recommended a jam-bypass via the country-road.

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