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Work on crash barriers in several streets

There may be traffic disruptions

August 29, 2025
Symbol photo construction site
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In the coming week, work will be carried out on crash barriers at various locations in the Idar-Oberstein urban area. This will result in traffic obstructions and road closures in the affected areas.

  • In Saarstraße in the Algenrodt district, the work will take place on Monday, September 1, 2025, starting at 9:30 am.
  • In the street Fusenrech in the district Weierbach and in the Hammersteiner Straße in the district Hammerstein the work will take place on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
  • Work will be carried out on Homerich Street in the Oberstein district from Wednesday, September 3, 2025. They are expected to last until Thursday or Friday. The road will be completely closed to through traffic during the construction work.

The city administration asks residents and road users for their understanding for the inconvenience caused by the construction work.

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