Iron sludge on A29: full closure and chaos in Oldenburg!

Iron sludge on A29: full closure and chaos in Oldenburg!

on October 2, 2024, around 2:33 p.m., there was an unexpected incident on Autobahn 29 near the Oldenburg-Hhafen junction. A 26-year-old driver from Oldenburg was on the way towards Wilhelmshaven with a tractor-trailer that transported a trough ripper. Suddenly he had to make an abrupt braking, which caused iron sludge to escape from the trailer. This substance was considerably contaminated by the road.

Due to this dangerous situation, Autobahn 29 was completely closed from the Oldenburg-Ost motorway junction in order to carry out cleaning measures. Traffic was diverted via the A 28, which led to massive traffic disabilities and traffic jams in the area of Oldenburg.

background of the incident

The escaping iron sludge is a waste product that is usually due to drinking water production. According to an initial assessment of a specialist advisor from the fire brigade, this substance is reportedly harmless. It is also used as a fertilizer in agriculture, which relativizes the pollution of the environment.

The cleaning of the road can be cleaned with water, which shortens the continuation of the traffic disability accordingly. Despite the incoming clean -up work, drivers had to adapt to considerable delays, while the highway was back in a safe state and the normal traffic flows were able to return. The relevance of this incident extends beyond the safety of road users, since the efficiency of the transport infrastructure in the region is also affected.

This situation once again illustrates the challenges that can arise from various transports and their handling, especially if unexpected events occur. The motorway police and fire brigade reacted quickly to secure the danger site and optimize the flow of traffic. More detailed information on the incident can be found in a detailed report On www.presseportal.de .