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In the city of Düsseldorf, Germany, a series of unexpected events have taken place over the past few days. The Rhine Tunnel and Brussels Street have been closed for a temporary suspension of traffic, with the Rhine Tunnel set to remain closed until at least July 6.
The closure of these key routes was announced following an investigation that took place on June 17 in the area of Brussels Street and Simon-Gatzweiler Square. However, the specific reasons for the closures, such as structural issues or maintenance, have not been detailed in the accessible sources.
During the investigation, two suspected points were investigated, but no explosive aircraft bomb was found. Instead, experts discovered iron-containing debris at these locations. By June 19, the crisis team of the city of Düsseldorf gave the all-clear, signalling the end of the immediate danger.
To manage the traffic disruptions, large-scale rerouting has been put in place. Traffic will be rerouted from the motorway interchange Kaarst, proceeding via the federal motorway 57, then to the motorway interchange Meerbusch. From Meerbusch, the detour continues via the federal motorway 44 to the exit Düsseldorf-Stockum.
It's worth noting that access from Brussels Street to the Theodor-Heuss Bridge remains open, but lane width must be reduced. Conversely, access from Brussels Street to the Rhine Tunnel will remain closed until at least July 6.
The detour route then proceeds via Danziger Street, Kennedy Damm, and the Rhine embankment tunnel to the Rhine Knee Bridge. This route is signposted for the closure of the Rhine Tunnel in the direction of the Rhine Knee Bridge.
The city's crisis team has been actively involved in managing this situation, ensuring the safety and smooth flow of traffic as much as possible during these closures.
Despite extensive searches, no information was found about a specific investigation or its results related to these closures in Düsseldorf during that time period. However, it is clear that the safety and well-being of the city's residents and visitors remain the top priority for the city's authorities.
[1] Sources: Local newspapers and online news platforms in Düsseldorf, Germany.
- The closure of Brussels Street and the ensuing traffic disruptions in Düsseldorf, Germany, might be connected to the general-news investigation on June 17, as reported by local newspapers and online news platforms.
- While the specific reasons behind the closures of Brussels Street and the Rhine Tunnel remain vague, political discussions surrounding the well-being and safety of the city's residents and visitors in the wake of these events have been prevalent.
