Overview
- Multiple unexploded Second World War bombs were uncovered during recent construction and sondage work, prompting standard safety responses by local authorities.
- Neuss carried out a controlled detonation on Wednesday after crews found a five‑zentner bomb during sondages for a solar project and temporarily closed the A57 while covering the device with sand.
- Essen completed a 300‑metre evacuation on Thursday around Segerothstraße 73 and began disposal work; the explosive’s fuze is being removed and will be detonated in a controlled blast that may be heard locally.
- In Braunsbedra authorities identified a 500‑pound American bomb during bridge checks and scheduled a disposal operation with a 500‑metre safety radius and evacuations of businesses inside the zone.
- Local officials say these finds are routine in heavily bombed regions and note the repeated impact on transit, shops and development projects as specialists clear ordnance to protect residents.