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Major traffic tunnel in Wernigerode closed

The tunnel beneath Wernigerode's Old Town roundabout is closed, disrupting a key traffic junction and requiring drivers to take detours.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 12, 2026, 4:54 AM UTC.

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The closure could cause localized congestion and hinder movement through an important urban route.

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Tunnel unterm Altstadtkreisel dicht: Wichtiger Verkehrsknoten in Wernigerode gesperrt: Wann Autofahrer jetzt Umwege fahren müssen ↗volksstimme.de · Recorded source date: Sep 12, 2026, 4:47 AM UTC

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