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Road closures due to flooding in Saxony

Roads are currently closed in several places in Saxony due to flooding. The police warned on Tuesday that drivers should expect road closures at short notice and should drive with particular caution. In Leipzig, the Bundesstraße 2 between Goethesteig and Koburger Straße was affected in both...

A flood sign stands by a flooded field. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
A flood sign stands by a flooded field. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Flood - Road closures due to flooding in Saxony

Roads are currently closed in several places in Saxony due to flooding. The police warned on Tuesday that drivers should expect road closures at short notice and should drive with particular caution. In Leipzig, the Bundesstraße 2 between Goethesteig and Koburger Straße was affected in both directions. Dresden's Terrassenufer was closed between Hasenberg and Theaterplatz due to flooding. Closures were also reported in the Erzgebirgskreis, for example between Heidersdorf and the junction to Olbernhau and between Wiesa and the junction to Annaberg-Buchholz.

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  1. Meanwhile, in Dresden, the flood-induced road closure on Terrassenufer between Hasenberg and Theaterplatz has caused significant traffic disruptions.
  2. Despite the Saxony-wide road closures due to flooding, some Leipzig residents defied the police warnings and attempted to navigate the blocked Bundesstraße 2 between Goethesteig and Koburger Straße.
  3. The Erzgebirgskreis region experienced numerous traffic blockages as well, with road closures reported between Heidersdorf and Olbernhau, as well as between Wiesa and Annaberg-Buchholz.
  4. The ongoing flooding in Saxony has led to widespread road closures, causing delays and detours for commuters and travelers, with the police urging patience and compliance with traffic regulations.

Source: www.stern.de

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