Heat strikes: A5 blocked because of the roadway hub and danger for drivers!

Heat strikes: A5 blocked because of the roadway hub and danger for drivers!

High temperatures are currently not only putting the sweat box into the sweaty beads - they also rely on the highways in Hesse. The A5 in the direction of Heidelberg is now completely closed, and for a good reason. As op-online reports due to extreme Temperatures. Road users have to adjust to a detour via the A67 by Friday, July 4th. There was damage to a stretch joint of a bridge that requires immediate repair.

yesterday, on July 2, concerned drivers reported that the road was raised by a good 20 centimeters even after a heat wave of more than 30 degrees. A vehicle even suffered damage. The police have already issued a radio warning message and warns of the danger point. Such incidents are the result of "blow-ups", a phenomenon that occurs particularly in older concrete roads and the security of all road users, as well as n-tv explained.

The asphalt dances

But the A5 is not the only motorway suffering from these heat damage. There are also closures north on the A3 on the Kaiserberg cross in Duisburg until Monday morning. There the heat also leads to a "blow-up"-the road rises and causes deep gear grooves that endanger security. Autobahn GmbH rumors that repair work is planned on the A5 by the end of next week to remove the damaged concrete slabs and replace them with asphalt.

The dangerous game with the heat also affects other regions, but so far there is no particularly large extent of heat -related damage in Hesse. According to taxi-heute , the situation is particularly worrying in older concrete road. The motorway mastering is obliged to control the streets closely at high temperatures to ensure traffic safety. Drivers should pay particular attention to affected sections of the route, adapt their speed and keep sufficient distance.

Caution is required!

The risk of traffic safety systems through blow-ups is a difficult to calculate. Motorcycles in particular are particularly at risk from the lower stability reserves in this situation. If you are traveling on the highway, you should keep an eye on high temperatures and take warnings seriously. Damage that has not yet been secured by warning signs must be reported to the police or the responsible highway maintenance department in order to prevent worse things.

In total, it should be noted: heat waves are not only a reason for sweat on the forehead, but also challenge our asphalt and require quick action. Traffic safety is a top priority. Stay vigilant and safe on the street!