Overview
- The tunnel closes in both directions from about 21:00 Monday to roughly 05:00 Tuesday, according to the control center.
- Autobahn GmbH and the Berlin Fire Department simulate a burning vehicle located in the northbound tube outbound from the city.
- Findings from a 2024 tunnel exercise inform the plan as crews use smoke effects and dummies to rehearse rescues under realistic conditions.
- The drill also evaluates communications between responders, the tunnel control center and police to improve coordination.
- Traffic is diverted around the A111 overnight, with officials noting the closure could end earlier if the exercise finishes ahead of schedule.