Poland: Authorities to conduct WWII ordnance disposal, evacuations in east Zielona Gora 07:00-13:00 Sept. 26

Event

Authorities plan to conduct a WWII ordnance disposal operation in eastern Zielona Gora from 07:00-13:00 Sept. 26. The unexploded ordnance was discovered near the intersection of Dzika and Stanislawa Wyspanskiego streets. Officials have announced a mandatory evacuation zone for residents near the bomb site from 07:30. The exact size of the evacuation area is not immediately apparent. However, they include Sportowa, Klementowskich, Zamenhofa 3-7, 13-19, 21-25, 40-46, 32-38, Czubińskiego, Zakręt, Dolna, Dolina Zielona, Wazów, Bem, Wyspiańskiego, Szafrana do Wazów, Dzika, and Frog Streets.

Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely until the operation is complete. Disruptions will intensify during the evacuation period and may continue for several hours after disposal technicians complete their work.

Advice

Avoid the affected area until authorities give the all-clear. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the impacted zone. Allow additional travel time if operating in or near eastern Zielona Gora. Heed all instructions issued by local officials.