Flood alarm: Moselle spills over - roads in danger!

Flood alarm: Moselle spills over - roads in danger!

The flood on the Moselle has currently led to extensive road closures in several counties. On January 10, 2025, around 12:30 p.m., the Landesbetrieb Mobility Rhineland-Palatinate (LBM) published a current overview of the affected roads that cannot be used. These interruptions are a reaction to the rising water levels that have already reached critical values ​​in some areas, which endangers traffic safety.

in the circle Cochem-Zell the following streets are affected:

  • B49 in the passage through Cochem
  • B49 between Cochem and Klotten
  • B49 between Sehl and Ernst
  • B416 between tired and Moselle
  • L98 from the roundabout breeds to Valwig to Cochem-Cond

in the district of Bernkastel-Wittlich there were also numerous road closures, including:

  • B53 between K73 Graach Josefshof and K73 Brücke Wehlen
  • B53 between K73 Brücke Wehlen and Zeltingen
  • B53 between B50 Zeltingen and L189 Bridge
  • B53 between L189 Brücke Lösnich and L58 intersection Kröv
  • B53 between the L58 ​​intersection Kröv and passing through the town
  • L47 between Bernkastel-Kues and Lieser
  • L156 between L148 Trittenheim and passage through Neumagen-Dhron
  • L187 between B53 passage through Rißbach and K64 through Rißbach
  • L189 between B53 KVP Zeltingen and B269 KVP Lösnich
  • K53 between Kesten and Minheim
  • K65 between L105 Reil and K62 Kövenig
  • K134 between Lieser and Kesten

road closures in the Mayen-Koblenz district

The following streets are blocked in the district of Mayen-Koblenz :

  • B416 underpass in Lehmen
  • B416 underpass in Kobern Gondorf
  • B416 underpass in Winningen
  • B416 in Hatzenport
  • B416 between Koblenz-Güls and Kobern

For the district of Trier-Saarburg , the K86 between L48 Leiwen and L156 Trittenheim was closed. These measures are necessary to protect the safety of road users because flooding threatens in these areas.

flooding and effects

flood events, as can currently be observed in the Moselle, can occur to different levels. According to the flood hazard cards , areas within the area of ​​influence of the Moselle are threatened by floods. Smaller flood events are far more common than large disasters. The population of the neighboring regions should prepare for unpredictable flooding and take appropriate measures to avoid damage.

For many residents who live in protected areas, there is additional danger if the water level is unexpectedly increases and the protective devices are overflowed, as was the case with high waters in recent years.

The LBM appeals to all citizens to find out about the current weather conditions and the danger situation. Especially in areas with flood risks, residents should take measures at an early stage to minimize damage and to ensure their own security. The recommendations also include the conclusion of elementary damage insurance to prevent financial losses.

Overall, the current situation shows how important it is to be prepared for possible flood events and to keep an eye on the infrastructure in the affected regions. Current information on this can be found on the websites of the responsible authorities, such as the LBM Rheinland-Pfalz , available at any time.

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