Bomb (Air Delivered) event in Baden-Wurttemberg, Karlsruhe area, Germany on Mon 14th November 2022

WWII bomb disposal operation planned in Karlsruhe, Germany, Nov. 15. Transport disruptions likely. Authorities are planning to defuse an unexploded WWII-era bomb in Karlsruhe Nov. 15. Crews discovered the 250-kg device during dredging operations near Stuttgarter Strasse. Officials have established a 0.5-km (0.3-mile) evacuation radius around the bomb and instructed residents to leave the area starting at 08:00; authorities indicated that all necessary closures should complete by 13:00. Anyone inside the evacuation radius must remain indoors. The disposal will disrupt local road traffic and certain rail operations, including trains from Karlsruhe to Durlach, Mannheim-Basel, and freight trains. The timeframe of the closures and evacuation orders will depend on the disposal operation's duration. Heightened security and localized ground transport disruptions are likely Nov. 15. Police will probably implement road diversions near the affected area, causing increased traffic congestion. Allow additional time for travel in the affected area. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the impacted location. Adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.