Heat damage closes German autobahn sections; reopening delayed

Sections of the A2 and A14 autobahns in Germany's Saxony-Anhalt state remain closed due to significant heat damage, with repairs expected to take until at least Wednesday to complete.

The extreme temperatures caused what is known as a "blow-up" on the A14 near Dahlenwarsleben and on the A2 between Theeßen and Wollin, and between Irxleben and the Magdeburg interchange. The Autobahn Company is currently working to remove the damaged road surfaces and lay new asphalt.

Officials stated that the damage did not occur simultaneously, meaning the completion of repairs will also be staggered. The ongoing work necessitates the closure of these critical routes, impacting traffic flow in the region.

Due to the severity of the road damage, heavy transport vehicles are completely prohibited from using the A2 between the Lower Saxony and Brandenburg borders. This restriction adds further complexity to logistics and transportation in the affected areas.