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full closure
The complete closure of a road, path, or area, so that it is no longer passable for traffic or the public.
Wegen eines schweren Unfalls kam es auf der Autobahn A5 zu einer Vollsperrung in beide Richtungen.
Because of a serious accident, there was a full closure on the A5 motorway in both directions.
'Vollsperrung' (full closure) is a compound noun made up of 'voll' (full) and 'Sperrung' (closure). The meaning is literal: it is a complete, full closure of a traffic area.
Die Polizei kündigte eine Vollsperrung der Innenstadt für die Demonstration an.
The police announced a full closure of the city center for the demonstration.
In connection with a 'Vollsperrung' (full closure), the verbs 'einrichten' (to set up), 'anordnen' (to order), 'aufheben' (to lift), or the phrase 'es kommt zu' (there is / there will be) are often used.
Nach den Aufräumarbeiten konnte die Vollsperrung der Brücke wieder aufgehoben werden.
After the cleanup work, the full closure of the bridge could be lifted again.
This word is used almost exclusively in the context of traffic and infrastructure. You typically hear or read it in traffic reports, construction announcements, or during major events.
Wegen eines Marathons kommt es am Sonntag zu einer mehrstündigen Vollsperrung.
Because of a marathon, there will be a full closure lasting several hours on Sunday.
closure / blocking
'Sperrung' and 'Vollsperrung' both describe that something cannot be used or passed through. 'Sperrung' is the more general word. It can refer to roads, access points, accounts, cards, or online functions. A 'Vollsperrung' is more specific: a road, path, or area is completely closed, so no one can drive or walk through. Learners may confuse the words because both occur in traffic contexts. If only one lane is closed or an account has been blocked, you say 'Sperrung'. If nothing can get through at all, 'Vollsperrung' fits.
Die Vollsperrung der Autobahn dauert noch bis morgen früh.
The full closure of the motorway will last until tomorrow morning.
Wegen der Sperrung der Brücke mussten wir einen anderen Weg nehmen.
Because of the bridge closure, we had to take another route.