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Term of the Road Dictionary

tunnel closure system

Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / English
Theme : Structures Tunnels
Definition : Set of equipment used to prevent users from entering the tunnel or approaching the scene of an accident. Note: usually made up of at least lights and signs, and ideally completed with barriers.

Tunnelsperranlage

Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / German
Theme : Kunstbauten (syn. Ingenieurbauwerke DE; syn.Ingenierubau AT) Tunnel
Definition : Kombination aus Ausstattungselementen, die verwendet werden um zu verhindern, dass Benutzer in den Tunnel einfahren oder zu einem Unfall im Tunnel gelangen können. Anmerkung: besteht in der Regel mindestens aus Verkehrslichtsignalanlagen, Warnleuchten und Hinweiszeichen, idealerweise aus einer physischen Barriere wie z.B. eine Schrankenanlage.