Heavy rain causes disruption in Leverkusen's road network - Road closure on Leverkusen's highway due to heavy downpour
In western Germany, a widespread storm system has caused significant flooding on the Autobahn near Leverkusen-West, leading to the closure of the connection from the A1 to the A59 towards Düsseldorf.
The German Weather Service has issued a severe weather warning for the area, advising drivers to avoid the region and seek alternative routes. The storm system has been affecting much of western Germany, bringing heavy rain and causing disruption to traffic.
The Autobahn company, Straßen.NRW, has reported that the off-ramps are currently unable to handle the rain volume, leading to the closure of the connection. Emergency services are on the scene to manage the situation, and motorists are urged to exercise caution and follow traffic updates.
The closure will likely cause significant traffic delays in the region, and drivers are advised to slow down, increase distance, and be patient. The closure does not affect traffic on the A1 and A555 highways, but motorists are still urged to exercise caution due to the ongoing situation.
The flooding is expected to last several hours due to the severity of the storm system. Motorists are urged to stay informed and follow traffic updates as the situation develops. The Autobahn company will provide further information as it becomes available.
