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Road closure temporarily caused by a canine obstruction

On Sept 3, 2025, around 3:35 PM, a stretch of the A9 motorway, linking Manching and Ingolstadt-South interchanges, was momentarily shut down in the direction of Nuremberg due to a stray, beige-hued dog on the roadside. The dog had apparently slipped its leash, with its owner located nearby on a...

Construction delay caused by canine obstruction on the roadway
Construction delay caused by canine obstruction on the roadway

Road closure temporarily caused by a canine obstruction

A9 Motorway Temporarily Closed Due to Lost Dog Incident

On Tuesday, 3rd September 2025, an unexpected event caused a brief closure on the A9 motorway between Manching junction and Ingolstadt-South junction, heading towards Nuremberg. The incident, as reported by the police department, was not related to any specific individuals or groups.

At around 15:35, a loose beige-colored dog managed to escape its owner below the motorway on a footpath. The dog's owner's identity remains unknown. A passing cyclist, who came across the situation, offered assistance and successfully returned the dog to its owner on the spot.

The press release issued by the police department does not disclose the nature of the events or provide any specific actions or decisions made by the authorities. It is important to note that the release is regarding current events and not past or future ones.

The location of the incident was between the Manching junction and the Ingolstadt-South junction on the A9 motorway. The police have confirmed that the Ingolstadt Traffic Police are responsible for issuing this formal communication.

As the contents of the press release have not been specified, it is unclear whether any further actions were taken following the incident. However, the successful return of the dog to its owner is a positive outcome, thanks to the kind-hearted cyclist who stopped to help.

The closure of the A9 motorway was a temporary measure to ensure the safety of all road users, given the presence of the loose dog on the hard shoulder. The motorway was reopened shortly after the incident.

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