Umgehungsstraße

bypass road, ring road

noun um-GEH-ungs-shtrah-se Rare

Usage Note

Umgehungsstraße is a road built to divert through traffic around a town or obstacle, reducing congestion in the centre. It is distinct from a Ringstraße (ring road) which circles a city. Commonly discussed in local politics and urban planning.

Examples

"Dank der neuen Umgehungsstraße fließt der Verkehr im Ortskern viel besser."

Natural Translation

Thanks to the new bypass road traffic flows much better in the town centre.

Literal Translation

Thanks to the new bypass road the traffic flows in the town centre much better.

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