Heat ensures road closure: A29 and K415 in Oldenburg!

Heat ensures road closure: A29 and K415 in Oldenburg!

In the past few days, the high temperatures in northern Germany have led to noticeable damage to the transport infrastructure. The A29 near Oldenburg and the K415 near Bad Sachsa are particularly affected. NDR reports that the heat has had a negative impact on the road quality.

between Bad Sachsa and Steina, the K415 remains fully blocked due to heat damage. The extreme temperatures have caused the glue to be melted in the upper layer of the road. This means that traffic disruptions are inevitable, because even smaller roads such as the K415 are not designed for such high loads. The full closure should last for several days, whereby the work on the shift should be completed by Monday.

causes of heat damage

heat damage, also known as "heat rush", often occur at long -lasting high temperatures - especially on older concrete roads. According to [Wikipedia] (https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hitzschafen_ (concrete lane)), specific factors such as poor compression or inadequate thickness of the panels lead to an increased risk of damage. When the temperatures rise, the concrete slabs expand, which can lead to flaking and bulges.

Older concrete streets from the 80s and 90s are particularly affected, such as the A29, which represents the oldest motorway in the region. In addition to the bulges that have already been identified on the breakdown strip between Wardenburg and Großenkneten, the frequent danger through so -called "blow -ups", the sudden destruction of the concrete slabs, becomes clear. Such an incident has been reported several times in the past, including in 2010, 2013 and 2018.

driving behavior and security measures

drivers in the region are called to drive particularly carefully. The repeated occurrence of heat damage in the past and this current situation show that it is important to adapt the speed and observe possible detours. The tropical nights, which contribute to poor cooling of the road, are also an important factor. The required repairs are expected to take one to two days after new layers have been applied to the damaged areas.

In order to deal with the challenges of climate change, long -term solutions are also required. The [Federal Environment Agency] (https://www.umweltbundeamt.de/technische-massungen- Transport Infrastructure-Strasse-0) recommends using new asphalt mixtures and suitable drainage systems in order to avoid infrastructure damage. These measures can not only serve the current preservation of the streets, but also counteract future heat damage.

summarized it is clear that the extreme weather conditions that we have only recently experienced again present the infrastructure in northern Germany with new challenges. We hope that those responsible will continue to prove a good knack in maintaining our roadworks and we will soon come back without great detours from A to B.