Road closures have been put in place following a mudslide in the area of Tschupbach, between the towns of Pfunds and Tösens, affecting both the B 180 Reschenstraße and the L 65 Oberinntalstraße. As a result, these roads are currently closed to all traffic. The towns of Pfunds, Spiss, Nauders, and the Reschenpass are currently inaccessible from the Inntal valley due to these closures. The only way to bypass these closures is through a detour via South Tyrol or Switzerland.
Efforts are underway to clear the debris and secure the area as quickly as possible. The slopes along the Tschupbach stream above the roads are also being inspected by the State Geology department to ensure safety. The main focus is on clearing the debris from the B 180 Reschenstraße to assess the extent of damage and determine when it can be reopened to traffic. Additionally, repair work on the bridge abutment along the L 65 will take longer to complete.
In Serfaus, there was a blockage of a stream and a landslide near the base of the Komperdellbahn cable car. However, the affected area is not populated, and cleanup and safety measures are already in progress.
Update: The L 65 Oberinntalstraße will be reopened for single-lane traffic starting tomorrow, Thursday, July 18th at 5 pm. Repair work on the bridge and embankment is currently underway.
As of Saturday, July 13th at 6:30 am, the B 180 Reschenstraße is fully open to traffic in both directions. Following extensive cleanup and safety work, the road was reopened on Friday, July 12th at 2:30 pm for single-lane traffic, with traffic control in place. However, due to limited visibility at night, the road will be closed again starting at 9 pm tonight for safety reasons. A reassessment will be done tomorrow morning to determine if the road can be reopened.
The closure of the L 65 Oberinntalstraße between Pfunds and Tösens remains in effect until further notice. Cleanup efforts are ongoing, and the estimated duration of the closure is still unknown. A detour through South Tyrol or Switzerland is necessary for access to the affected areas.
Authorities are working diligently to ensure the safe passage of traffic through the affected area. Priority is being given to clearing the debris from the B 180 Reschenstraße, with a thorough assessment of any damage before reopening the road. Repairs to the bridge abutment on the L 65 will require more time. Efforts are also focused on restoring the Tschupbach stream to its original course.
In conclusion, while road closures are in place due to the recent mudslide, authorities are working to reopen the affected roads as soon as it is safe to do so. Stay updated on any further developments regarding these closures.