Ferry traffic on the NOK: Restrictions for drivers due to floods!

in Sehestedt, a place in the Rendsburg-Eckernförde district, there are currently restrictions on ferry traffic via the North Ostsee Canal (NOK). The ferry on the investor Sehestedt has only been used for pedestrians and cyclists in the past few days, since they could not be passable for car traffic due to hydraulic problems in the event of a barrier. According to NDR.de on Tuesday morning was removed at short notice to use a new barrier tree. After the exchange, the company should run again according to schedule.

In addition, strong rainfall influences ferry traffic on January 4, which means that several ferry points for vehicles, including in Nobiskrug, Breiholz and Landwehr, are blocked or only passable, such as shz.de . No vehicle transport is currently possible; Use is only allowed for pedestrians and cyclists. These restrictions apply "until further notice". The normal water level in the canal is around 4.8 meters above normal powers (NHN), and from a water level of 5.20 to 5.30 meters, only vehicles with a total weight of less than 7.5 tons may be transported. The ferry guide regularly checks the water level and initiates closures if necessary.

restrictions in ferry traffic

The hydraulic problems on the ferry on the investor Sehestedt meant that the barrier no longer closed properly. Although the ferry now runs again, the general restrictions for vehicle traffic via the NOK remain due to the flood situation. Only when the water levels stabilize can be put back into operation completely.