Germany’s Road Closures Surge: B62 and Malkomes Bridge Shut June 17

Germany is closing two major roads this week for urgent repairs. The B62 near Niederaula shuts from June 20-21 for bridge construction on the A7 highway. The Malkomes bridge on the B62 closes immediately, moved up six weeks early due to heat damage and safety risks. Both closures force drivers onto detour routes that add travel time.

B62 Closure Begins Friday for A7 Bridge Work

The B62 federal road closes completely from Saturday, June 20, at 0:00 to Sunday, June 21, at 16:00 for construction of a new underpass called B62 + DB. Workers will install a support frame directly above the road to build the western section of the underpass. Traffic from Alsfeld to Niederaula and back can use the A5, Hattenbacher Triangle, and A7 as alternate routes.

Malkomes Bridge Shut Immediately Over Heat Damage Risk

Hessen Mobil announced the immediate closure of the Malkomes bridge on the B62 near Schenklengsfeld, moving the shutdown forward from early August to this week. The decision came after experts warned that high temperatures and repeated truck violations could worsen existing concrete cracks. A monitoring system detected that heavy vehicles ignored weight restrictions despite a 3.5-ton limit imposed in September 2024. Repairs will begin sooner than planned and finish within 2026.

Detour Routes Direct Traffic Around Both Closures

For the B62 closure, traffic uses designated detour routes U84 and U73 through villages like Unter-Schwarz and Fraurombach. Trucks face weight limits of 30 tons on some alternate paths. For the Malkomes bridge, drivers are redirected through Schenklengsfeld, Röhrigshof, and Friedewald. Both closures are marked with roadside signs.

Enforcement Failures Trigger Early Action

Hessen Mobil cited repeated violations of the weight ban as a key reason for the early Malkomes closure. Despite the 3.5-ton restriction since September 2024, heavy trucks continued crossing the bridge. A structural engineer recommended the immediate shutdown to prevent catastrophic failure during the coming heat wave. The bridge will reopen without restrictions after repairs finish.

Final Thoughts

Two major German roads close this week for urgent repairs. The B62 shuts June 20-21 for bridge work, while the Malkomes bridge closes immediately due to heat and truck damage risks. Drivers should use marked detour routes and allow extra travel time.

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