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Plaster Fall Closes Elbtunnel’s Eastern Tube, Triggers 8-Kilometer Northbound Jam

Authorities have ordered an expert inspection to decide on reopening.

Overview

  • Police said plaster fell from the ceiling in the eastern tube on Thursday afternoon.
  • The tube was closed around 17:00, and only one lane toward Flensburg remained open in the neighboring tube.
  • Northbound traffic backed up for roughly eight kilometers, according to dpa.
  • An independent expert has been dispatched to assess the damage on site.
  • Officials said no reopening time can be given following recent maintenance and control-center integration work.