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Google Corrects False Tunnel Closures in Thuringia on Maps

Erroneous closures of major autobahn tunnels caused driver detours before Google restored accurate routing and status updates.

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Overview

  • Google Maps incorrectly marked four Thuringian autobahn tunnels, including Rennsteigtunnel and Jagdbergtunnel, as closed despite being open.
  • Authorities, including Autobahn GmbH and Thuringia police, confirmed there were no closures, traffic disruptions, or delays in the affected tunnels.
  • The false information led to unnecessary detours for drivers before being corrected by Google later in the day.
  • Google attributed the error to its reliance on multiple data sources and encouraged users to report inaccuracies via the app’s feedback function.
  • The tunnels are now accurately displayed as open on Google Maps, with normal routing restored for all affected routes.