Germany: Authorities to defuse WWII-era bomb in Marzahn district of Berlin July 13

Event

Authorities plan to defuse a WWII-era bomb in the Marzahn district of Berlin on July 13. The device is located on Geraer Ring. Police will establish a cordon of 500 meters (550 yards) and will evacuate the affected area. The operation will likely affect the city's rapid rail Ahrensfelde station and a part of Markische Allee. The evacuation will affect a number of stores as well as several schools, daycare centers, and residential areas; authorities report that 13,500 people will be affected. It is not known when the disposal operation will conclude.

Road closures will likely occur in the vicinity during the operation, resulting in localized transport disruptions. Changes to the public transport schedule are likely. Heightened security is almost certain until the end of the operation.

Advice

Avoid the affected area on July 13 until authorities give the all-clear. Check for transport disruptions before beginning journeys and allow extra time for travel. Heed instructions from authorities.