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Wind-related traffic restrictions on Danish bridges

Overview

Strong winds in Denmark have led to recurring traffic restrictions and safety warnings on major bridges.

On the Storebælt Bridge, authorities implemented a ban on vehicles with trailers weighing less than 750 kg. Similar warnings were issued for the Sallingsund Bridge, where wind gusts were forecasted to reach up to 20 meters per second, prompting the Danish Road Directorate to advise drivers to exercise extra caution.

Entities

Sallingsund Bridge · Sallingsundbroen · Storebælt Bridge · Danish Meteorological Institute · Danish Road Directorate

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Denmark bridges face traffic restrictions due to strong winds

    Strong winds in Denmark have led to traffic restrictions on the Great Belt Bridge and warnings for the Sallingsund Bridge due to high gusts.

  2. 14 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Wind warnings issued for Storebælt and Sallingsund bridges

    Strong winds have triggered traffic warnings and restrictions on Denmark's Storebælt and Sallingsund bridges, including a ban on certain light trailers on the Storebælt Bridge.

Sources

tv2east.dk · tv2nord.dk · tvmidtvest.dk