Germany: Authorities plan bomb disposal operation in Wiesbaden April 18

Event

Authorities in Wiesbaden are responding to the discovery of an unexploded WW2 bomb during exploratory construction work in the Biebrich area April 13. The device, which lies in the vicinity of the A-643, is scheduled to be made safe on April 18.

Due to the estimated size of the bomb, authorities will likely impose a 450-meter (1476-foot) exclusion zone during the disposal operation, within which movement will be prohibited and residents evacuated. The operation will likely necessitate the temporary closure of the A-643. Police will introduce road diversions and disruption is likely to be limited. However, some traffic congestion will likely persist on available roads until the disposal operation has concluded.

Advice

Allow additional time for travel in the affected area April 18, and seek alternative routes if planning to travel on the A-643 south of Wiesbaden during the disposal operation.