Four cars damaged

Rockfall on B159: Road over Pass Lueg blocked

Several boulders fell on the Salzachtal road (B159) early Tuesday evening. Four cars were damaged, according to initial information there are no injuries. 

According to the State Geological Service, almost 20 cubic meters of rock and stone slid down. The safety net at the affected area slowed down the slide - so only one to two cubic meters of rock flew onto the road. 

Complete closure until Wednesday lunchtime
Further slope stabilization work and inspections by the State Geological Service will take place on Wednesday. The B159 will therefore be completely closed to all traffic until probably midday on Wednesday (June 5).

Freeway closure due to fire drill
A long-planned fire drill will take place in the Helbersberg and Ofenau tunnels on Tuesday evening at 8.15 pm and 9.45 pm. The highway will be completely closed for around 30 minutes each time. It is therefore not possible to take the B159 as a detour. Cars must wait for the closures, emergency vehicles can pass through the tunnels in an emergency.