Flight operations limited, roads shut down.

Defusing explosive devices - Flight operations limited, roads shut down.

Consequently, flights at Frankfurt Airport will experience limitations on Friday night because of a bomb defusal operation. An autobahn is also scheduled to be shut down, according to a representative from Fraport. Two runways will temporarily be out of function, potentially resulting in operational delays and hold-ups, they reported.

The exact moment of the bomb explosion and the closure duration remains unspecified. Fraport suggests a possible time range between 5:00 and 9:00 pm. Passengers are advised to allow sufficient time for their journey and to verify their flight schedules prior on airline websites.

The bomb was discovered during construction near Terminal 3 on Friday. Its nature, a phosphorus bomb, hints at its historical usage during World War II.

The bomb's detonation will be controlled in the night, compelling the shutdown of autobahn 5 as well, which lies adjacent to the airport. The police haven't yet finalized the exact time and length of this closure. To keep the public updated, the police will inform them at least half an hour before the commencement of the closure - including through platform X. A safety zone has been established with a radius of around 1 km around the site where the device was found. Bomb disposal specialists have been dispatched to manage the bomb.

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1. Despite the ongoing emergencies due to floods in southern Germany, another incident has arisen at Frankfurt Airport.
2. The German Press Agency reported that Hesse authorities are dealing with a World War bomb found during construction near Terminal 3.
3. The bomb disposal team has identified the device as a phosphorus bomb, and its detonation will require the blocking of Frankfurt am Main's autobahn 5 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm.
4. Consequently, air traffic coming from and heading to Frankfurt Airport may face delays due to the shutdown of two runways, which is expected to affect flight operations and freeway traffic in the area.
5. Police have set up a safety zone with a 1 km radius around the bomb site, and passengers are advised to verify their flight schedules from Fraport and the airlines to plan their journey accordingly.
6. Despite the chaos, Fraport and the police are working together to ensure a safe and efficient resolution of the emergency and keep the public informed through regular updates on platform X.

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