The condition of gravel roads depends not only on the load, but very often on the nursing intensity. This includes a well-profiled surface to quickly drain the surface water without damage. Failed care can lead to expensive renovations.

In the Upper Hessian town of Romrod the local transit in the quarter Strebendorf was expanded. Houses and farmhouses border directly on this construction site. In the run-up to the event, it was ascertained here that serious damage had already been caused by cracks on various house walls. These had to be secured before the start of construction.