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Bad König B45 Bridge Evacuation Completed Ahead of July 30 Demolition

The blast preparation has entailed evacuating residents, diverting traffic on the B45 corridor, scheduling train services to resume after the summer holidays.

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Overview

  • Hessen Mobil has evacuated 33 apartments near the Bad König Talbrücke to clear the area for a controlled explosives demolition.
  • The prestressed concrete bridge on Bundesstraße 45 has been closed to road and rail traffic since mid-May after an inspection revealed significant cracks.
  • Officials confirmed the explosive removal is scheduled for July 30 following rapid preparatory work spearheaded by Economics Minister Kaweh Mansoori.
  • Traffic on the B45 corridor has been rerouted and rail services suspended to ensure public safety during the demolition.
  • Authorities aim to complete site clearance and resume train operations by the end of the summer holidays.