Severe weather-induced road closure in Lünzen
In the quaint town of Schneverdingen, a recent storm has left a path of destruction at Lünzenbrockhof. The city has announced the closure of the road leading to Lünzenbrockhof from the L171 for an estimated one to two weeks due to the damage caused by the storm.
The outbuilding at Lünzenbrockhof, which had recently been re-roofed, was not spared from the wrath of the elements. An oak tree, one of many that were uprooted during the storm, struck the outbuilding, destroying the newly covered roof.
The type of trees damaged at Lünzenbrockhof is primarily oak trees, with some of them being over 150 years old. The storm events, involving strong wind gusts and heavy rainfall, caused the root plates of these centenarian oaks to damage the asphalted road leading to Lünzenbrockhof.
The oak trees at Lünzenbrockhof are not just old; they are also twisted and have broken off in different directions, posing a risk to life. Splintered trunks and snapped branches could break off unexpectedly, making the area dangerous.
Initial findings suggest that no one was injured in the storm. The emergency services, including those from Schneverdingen, Lünzen, Zahrensen, and Schüler, were on site for seven hours, clearing the first 130 fallen trees from the L171.
The paving work at Lünzenbrockhof has not been completed yet, and the Dreyershofer Weg also needs to be thoroughly inspected for safety reasons.
Matthias Reimers, head gardener and deputy head of the public works department, attributes the damage to the large surface area provided by the leaves of the oak trees. He described the storm damage at Lünzenbrockhof as extraordinary.
Initial estimates suggest that more than 200 trees have fallen or been snapped off, with several trees falling across the garden and courtyard of Lünzenbrockhof. The city of Schneverdingen was not prepared for the storm event, adding to the challenges in managing the aftermath.
Despite the challenges, the city and emergency services are working diligently to clear the roads and ensure the safety of the community. The road leading to Lünzenbrockhof from the L171 will remain closed for an estimated one to two weeks while the cleanup and repairs are underway.
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