Air travel limitations and road shutdown

Building process - Air travel limitations and road shutdown

Due to a discovered bomb at Frankfurt Airport, air traffic will be limited and a nearby autobahn will be closed on Friday evening. Fraport, the airport operator, informed the German Press Agency that two of the four runways for take-off and landing will be temporarily out of service. This could potentially cause delays and bottlenecks in the operational process, according to the spokesperson.

The specific time of the explosion and subsequent closure has yet to be determined. Fraport suggested a possible time frame of 5-9 pm. Travelers should allow for extra time when arriving at the airport and keep an eye on the flight status updates provided by the airlines' websites.

During construction work near the new Terminal 3, a phosphorus bomb was found on Friday. Police revealed that these bombs were commonly used during World War II.

The controlled detonation of the bomb is set to take place in the evening. In addition to shutting down specific runways, Autobahn 5, which passes by the airport, may also need to be closed. The police haven't announced any specific time frame or duration yet. They will notify the public at least 30 minutes before the closure through their X platform.

A safety perimeter of approximately 1000 meters has been established around the bomb site. The bomb disposal team is currently on-site.

The new Terminal 3 in Frankfurt is set to be completed in 2026. Approximately 4 billion euros will be invested, and the facility is expected to be able to process up to 19 million passengers annually.

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1. The Frankfurt Police, aware of the history of World War II bombs, are coordinating with the bomb disposal team for a safe removal of the device found at Frankfurt Airport.
2. The closure of Autobahn 5, a major freeway near Frankfurt Airport, could result in significant traffic disruptions and delays around Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
3. Despite the discovered bomb and resulting road shutdown, Fraport encourages passengers to travel as planned but advises to check flight status updates frequently.
4. The controlled explosion of the bomb is expected to cause emergency situations at Frankfurt Airport, emphasizing the importance of following the instructions of the local authorities and safety personnel.
5. The lack of a specific time frame for the detonation and closure of Autobahn 5 is causing concerns among residents and travelers alike, urging them to stay informed and be prepared for potential disruptions.
6. The discovery of the bomb during the construction of Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport, set to open in 2026, has delayed the progress and added to the expenses of the 4 billion euro project.
7. The German Press Agency reported that the World War bomb discovered at Frankfurt Airport could potentially impact not only air traffic but also the local transportation networks, affecting the daily lives and travel plans of many people in the nearby region.

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