Landslide Risk on A2 near Pinkafeld: Section Remains Closed Until Christmas
Auf der A2 ist nach einer Totalsperre wegen Hangrutschgefahr nun ein Fahrstreifen befahrbar.
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The Southern Motorway (A2) remains closed in the border area between Styria and Burgenland, between Pinkafeld and Pinggau, in the direction of Graz due to the risk of landslides until Christmas. Traffic is being diverted onto the carriageway towards Vienna. In this section, the A2 will therefore be passable in only one lane in both directions, said an Asfinag spokesperson on Thursday in response to an APA inquiry. Extensive securing and repair work is required on the slope.
On Wednesday afternoon, there was a total closure towards Graz and several kilometers of traffic jam because the slope in the area of a construction site threatened to slide. A fallen excavator had to be recovered. It was secured and put back on its wheels by the Pinkafeld fire department using a winch. No one was injured in the process.
After some drivers in the affected area had to wait longer on Wednesday until they could be diverted, a lane towards Graz was opened in the evening. However, for the repair work, this will now also be closed again.
(APA/Red.)
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