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Wuppertal Shuts Schee Tunnel Through Nov. 3 to Protect Bats Over Halloween

City officials scheduled the annual inspection now to avoid disturbing an overwintering colony that roosts inside.

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In Wuppertal müssen die Tiere vor Feiernden geschützt werden.
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Overview

  • The closure started at 7:00 on Oct. 30 and lasts until 8:00 on Nov. 3, blocking the route for cyclists and pedestrians.
  • The city says the temporary shutdown primarily safeguards a protected bat population, with cleaning, maintenance and drainage work carried out concurrently.
  • Officials cited concerns that visitors could seek photos or stage antics that might disturb the animals during seasonal festivities.
  • A detour via Bracken, Holtkamp and Frielinghausen is advised, and the city warns the route includes a steep incline.
  • The more than 700-meter former rail tunnel on the Nordbahntrasse between Wuppertal and Hattingen has been closed before for conservation, and its approval required guarantees for species protection.