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"Stop & go" between base and Bitburg, drivers encouraged to use A60

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  • By Iris Reiff
  • 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs
Construction on the B-50 between Spangdahlem Air Base and the city of
Bitburg will continue until the end of November. People can expect a full
closure of the road at various times throughout August.

There are presently three construction sites that slow traffic and cause
traffic jams, especially during rush hour in the morning and night.

About 10,000 vehicles use the B-50 every day. Additional speed limits
were set up in several locations along the way, as well as signs that warn
drivers to be even more cautious through construction areas.

City officials anticipate the B-50 between the base and the city will be safer
once construction is completed.

German construction authorities recommend vehicle operators take the
Autobahn A-60 to get from Bitburg to Spangdahlem or vice versa in order to
reduce the traffic burden during busy times.