Landslide in Trier: boulders block B51 and trigger alarm!

Landslide in Trier: boulders block B51 and trigger alarm!

On January 9, 2025, there was a dangerous landslide on the B51 in Trier, near the Kaiser Wilhelm Bridge. This is done by tagesschau.de reported. Police have taken action to ensure the safety of road users after several boulders fell from a hillside, blocking the road and a bus stop. Fortunately, one person who was in the “Bitburger Straße” bus stop was uninjured when a large chunk narrowly fell past.

Bitburger Straße is completely closed between the Kaiser Wilhelm Bridge and Bonner Straße/Im Sabel. Motorists driving into the city will be rerouted over the Kaiser Wilhelm Bridge. A geologist is on site to assess the situation and there is a possibility that another boulder could fall into the hillside. To ensure safety, a special company from Neumagen-Dhron was commissioned to secure or remove the rocks. This work could last into the night and the road will remain closed until the work is completed.

More landslides in Norway

In another recent incident, a landslide occurred near Lundevann in Norway, impacting the E18. Loud nordisch.info As of Monday morning, the E18 will only be accessible in one lane heading south, while traffic heading north will be diverted. Security and clean-up work in the affected area is expected to take several days. A geologist from the Norwegian Road Administration has already assessed the situation and found that numerous large boulders need to be removed. Worker safety is a top priority and significant resources have been mobilized to secure the area.

– Submitted by West-East media