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A70 Schwarzer Berg Tunnel Tube Shut Through Oct. 17 for LED Upgrade

Traffic runs contraflow with one lane per direction, causing delays.

Overview

  • The westbound tube toward Schweinfurt closed on Oct. 6 at about 8:00 and is scheduled to reopen on Oct. 17.
  • Autobahn GmbH is renewing the tunnel’s lighting with sustainable LED fixtures and upgrading the active guidance system.
  • All vehicles use the opposite tube with a single lane available in each direction under a contraflow setup.
  • No official detour is in place, but drivers should expect stop-and-go conditions and longer travel times, especially at peak hours.
  • The operator asks road users for patience and heightened attention in the work zone near Bamberg on the A70.