Series of accident after Schemelsberg tunnel blocking: What drivers need to know!

The Schemelsberg tunnel near Weinsberg has been closed since the beginning of January 2025 due to extensive construction work. This measure led to the establishment of a detour between Weinsberg and Erlenbach. The blocking results from work that has been running since November 2023 and whose completion is planned by the end of 2025.

In the first week after the blocking, there were already six accidents on the detour route, in which four people were injured. According to the police's knowledge, all accidents are due to disregard for traffic routing. The last serious incident occurred on Wednesday when a 30-year-old driver disregarded a stop sign and collided with another vehicle. In this accident, a 58-year-old man was seriously injured and had to be freed from the vehicle for two hours.

traffic measures and fines

The police rated the confluence as unproblematic and emphasizes that signage and the markings are clear. Nevertheless, the broad expansion of the street caused misunderstandings among road users. In order to avoid future accidents, a speed limit was introduced to 30 km/h. The police expect this measure to improve traffic safety, especially since controls take place on the stop sign on all working days. Violations of the stop sign are punished with a fine of at least 70 euros and a point in Flensburg. In the event of an accident, the fine can increase to at least 85 euros, and a point is also awarded in Flensburg.

In addition, the formation of a rescue alley for traffic jams at traffic jams since the blocking for drivers. The disregard of this regulation can also lead to punishment.

From a previous message it became clear that the full closure of the Schemelsberg tunnel began on June 10, 2025 and should initially continue until June 26, 2025, 6 p.m. The reason for the blocking is the production of a cross strike to tunnel the tunnel.

The construction work and the associated traffic measures present the road users with a challenge, but after the holidays, the rush hour was without the feared chaos, such as SWR reported. Another source, echo24 announced that the full closure may be ended earlier than originally planned.