21 Mar 2022 | 11:20 AM UTC
Germany: Authorities to dispose of WWII-era bomb in Cologne, March 21
Authorities to dispose of WWII-era bomb in Cologne, Germany, March 21; transport disruptions likely.
Event
A WWII-era bomb has been discovered around Luxemburger Strasse and Militarringstrasse in the Klettenberg area of Cologne March 21. Authorities plan to evacuate at least 2,500 residents within a 600-meter (1,967-foot) radius of the site.
Authorities will not permit traffic within the security cordon for the duration of the disposal operation. Public transport normally routed through the area will be canceled or diverted and authorities could impose movement localized movement restrictions leading to increased traffic congestion on alternative routes. The bomb is scheduled to be defused later March 21, though authorities have not provided an estimate for when the security cordon will be lifted.
Advice
Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Check public transport schedules and local traffic conditions for disruptions before travel; plan alternative routes if necessary.
