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Überführung

overpass / bridge road crossing

noun UE-ber-fue-rung Rare
Travel & Places Transportation

Also means

transfer (of a vehicle or remains)

Usage Note

Überführung in a transport context is a road bridge carrying one road over another, or a pedestrian bridge over a motorway. It also means the official transfer of a deceased person or a newly purchased vehicle over long distance.

Examples

"Die Überführung über die Autobahn wurde wegen Bauschäden gesperrt."

Natural Translation

The overpass over the motorway was closed because of structural damage.

Literal Translation

The overpass over the motorway was closed because of construction damage.

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