# Loreley rockfall and B42 highway closure

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/loreley-rockfall-and-b42-highway-closure
> Updated: 2026-09-11T02:30:00.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

On August 31, a rockfall occurred at the Loreley rock formation in Germany’s Middle Rhine Valley, depositing rocks of various sizes onto the B42 federal highway between St. Goarshausen and Kaub. While no injuries or vehicle strikes were reported, the highway was fully closed to traffic.

Authorities, including the Landesbetrieb Mobilität Rheinland-Pfalz and the State Office for Geology and Mining, initiated investigations using drones and planned rappelling inspections to identify further loose sections. To mitigate future risks, officials intend to secure the area with a protective net, noting that the steep terrain prevents a complete enclosure.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Ruhrgebiet motorways A40 and A2 face major closures

Major closures on the A40 and A2 motorways in Germany's Ruhr region will cause significant traffic disruptions due to bridge repairs and asphalt work near Bochum and Oberhausen.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/b462-highway-closure-scheduled-between-forbach-and-gernsbach

### 2026-08-31: Loreley rockfall closes B42 highway in Germany

A rockfall at the Loreley formation has closed the B42 highway between St. Goarshausen and Kaub. No injuries were reported, but experts are inspecting the cliff to install protective netting.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/loreley-rockfall-closes-b42-highway-in-germany

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