Road Work in Berlin and Geretsried

May 10, 2026, 13:39
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Introduction

Some roads in Berlin and Geretsried are closed. Workers are fixing the streets.

Main Body

In Berlin, cars cannot drive on Schiffbauerdamm. People can still walk on the east side of the river. There are new bike lanes and temporary lights at Luisenstraße. In Geretsried, the road Bürgermeister-Graf-Ring is partly closed from May 11 to May 22. Cars can only use one lane. People cannot park their cars here. Because of this, bus 310 changed its route on May 12 and 13. The bus did not stop at three stations. It stopped at Geretsried, Stein station instead.

Conclusion

Travel is difficult in both cities right now.

Learning

🛑 STOP vs. GO (The 'Can' and 'Cannot' Pattern)

In this text, we see how to say if something is allowed or impossible. This is a key skill for A2 level travel and directions.

The Pattern:

  • Can = Yes / Possible →\rightarrow "People can still walk"
  • Cannot = No / Impossible →\rightarrow "Cars cannot drive"

Simple Breakdown:

ActionStatusResult
Walk✅People can walk
Drive❌Cars cannot drive
Park❌People cannot park

Pro Tip: Notice that we don't change the verb after 'can' or 'cannot'. We just use the base word:

  • cannot driving →\rightarrow cannot drive
  • can walking →\rightarrow can walk

Vocabulary Learning

closed (adj.)
not open; shut for use.
Example:The road is closed for repairs.
drive (v.)
to operate a vehicle.
Example:I will drive to the store.
walk (v.)
to move on foot.
Example:We can walk along the river.
new (adj.)
recently made or discovered.
Example:She bought a new bike.
temporary (adj.)
lasting for a short time.
Example:The temporary signs warn of construction.
bus (n.)
a large vehicle that carries many passengers.
Example:The bus stops at the station.
lane (n.)
a narrow strip of road for traffic.
Example:Cars use the left lane.
route (n.)
the path taken from one place to another.
Example:The bus changed its route.
stop (v.)
to cease movement.
Example:The bus will stop at the next station.
difficult (adj.)
hard to do or understand.
Example:Travel is difficult during road work.