Cologne-Deutz: Mega evacuation after bomb discovery – 20,500 affected!

Cologne-Deutz: Mega evacuation after bomb discovery – 20,500 affected!

There is an exciting but worrying event on the horizon in Cologne: On June 2, 2025, three aerial bombs from the Second World War were discovered in the Deutz district. This national time bomb, consisting of two American 20-cwt bombs and a ten-cwt bomb, caused plenty of excitement and necessary preparations. The bombs are equipped with impact detonators, which makes the evacuation of a danger area within a radius of 1,000 meters unavoidable. Around 20,500 people will be affected by the bomb disposal measures on June 4, 2025.

As the city of Cologne reports in a comprehensive press report, some central facilities in particular must be evacuated. These include, among others, the Eduardus Hospital, two nursing and retirement homes, as well as nine schools and a large number of daycare centers. Large companies such as RTL and HDI are not exempt, which underlines the relevance of this situation.

Evacuation and closures

The evacuation will have far-reaching impacts on infrastructure. The affected areas include important bridges such as the Severins Bridge and the Hohenzollern Bridge, as well as central streets on both sides of the Rhine. The city administration has already announced that the closures will begin at 8 a.m. on June 4th. Here is an overview of other affected transport routes:

• Rechtsrheinisch: Kennedy-Ufer, Auenweg, diverse Straßen in Deutz
• Linksrheinisch: Severinstraße, Schildergasse, Trankgassenwerft und viele mehr

The city of Cologne is expecting significant traffic chaos, as train traffic and KVB buses will also be affected by the closures. There can probably be no question of smooth evening traffic on the day of defusing. Residents could only return to their homes in the afternoon or evening, depending on developments and the progress of defusing.

Explosive ordnance disposal and security measures

The topic of explosive ordnance disposal is of great importance in Germany, as a look at Wikipedia shows. The disposal and defusing of explosive ordnance is a task that serves public safety and is secured by special regulations in every federal state. The explosive ordnance disposal service is managed by the Düsseldorf district government and is active on site. He receives support from the Cologne city public order office, which is responsible for coordinating security measures.

The details of the upcoming measures as well as information about traffic disruptions will be provided by the city of Cologne in the coming days. A contact point for affected residents will be announced on June 3rd so that no urgent questions remain unanswered. If you are still unsure, you can check the city website for regular updates.

So be well prepared and stay informed when these crucial measures come about. Having a good hand seems to be the order of the day for everyone affected in this situation. Let's look into the future together and hope for a quick, safe solution!