It is not surprising that a crack of this magnitude drew the gaze of motorists driving through the Markusberg tunnel on the A13 motorway. Pictures taken at the scene on Monday morning clearly outline the damage on the Schengen-Luxembourg side of the structure.
A closer look reveals that there is more to see than just the crevice, however. One can also detect a marking that indicates that authorities have already discovered the damage near the emergency exit. Furthermore, there are signs of an older and less extensive crack hidden under a layer of paint near the new one.
Read also: No trains to operate between Kautenbach and Wilwerwiltz until end of the year following tunnel collapseOur colleagues from RTL 5minutes contacted the Bridges and Roads Authority to enquire about the damages. A spokesperson confirmed that they are “aware” of the situation, but ensured that there is no imminent danger. However, no information on potential repairs was given.
We await further details on the situation, expected to be given over the course of the day.
