Traffic - Full closure of the A1 near Wuppertal lifted
After the A1 near Wuppertal had to be closed due to slabs of ice falling from a bridge, the route has been reopened. The full closure between the Wuppertal-Nord junction and Wuppertal-Ronsdorf in the direction of Cologne was lifted on Sunday afternoon, according to Autobahn GmbH.
Drivers had reported that ice was falling from a bridge, said a Düsseldorf police spokesperson on Sunday morning. The highway had been closed since Saturday evening as a result. No one was injured. A specialist company was supposed to remove the icicles from the bridge. Originally, the closure was to remain in place until early Monday morning. A police spokesman said on Sunday afternoon that he assumed that the ice had been removed more quickly than expected.
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- The incident on the A1 near Wuppertal involved ice plates falling from the bridge, causing a full closure that was scheduled to last until early Monday morning.
- Despite the full closure, North Rhine-Westphalia's autobahn Gmbh, an entity of the federal government, managed to lift the closure ahead of schedule, allowing traffic to resume on Sunday afternoon.
- The icy conditions were also reported in Cologne, another major city in Germany, leading to potential challenges for drivers and commuters.
- The reopening of the A1 near Wuppertal was a relief for the local community and travelers, as the area is famous for its scenic routes, including the Wuppertal Suspension Railway, also known as the Schwebebahn.
- While the full closure of the A1 was lifted, drivers should remain vigilant of weather conditions and possible hazards on the roads, as the winter season in Germany can bring unpredictable weather patterns.
Source: www.stern.de
