Unfall A38: Significant Road Closure Due to Hazardous Material Incident
Friday, 30 August 2024, 13:00
Unfall A38 Causes Major Highway Closure
The recent Unfall A38 has resulted in a significant closure of the A38 highway, impacting traffic between Halle and Göttingen. A hazardous material truck, loaded with gas cylinders, collided with a traffic jam, resulting in an explosion that has caused extensive damage to the road.
Details of the Incident
- The accident occurred near the large Saalebrücke bridge at Schkortleben on Thursday evening, August 29.
- The explosion has led to serious damage on the Göttingen direction.
- Repairs are expected to last until the middle of next week, and structural integrity checks of the Saale bridge are underway.
Alternative Routes
For those affected by the closure, a detour is being implemented:
- Drivers are redirected via the U23, connecting to the Hermsdorfer Kreuz (A4).
- Afterwards, traffic will redirect to the Erfurt interchange (A71) and then to the Südharz triangle (A38).
This closure highlights safety concerns around transporting fuels in reserve cans.
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