Tunnel Neubiberg

The Neubiberg Tunnel is a 327-meter-long underpass on Federal Autobahn 8 in the district of Munich. It runs beneath the grounds of a former airbase in what is now the Hachinger Tal Landscape Park. The two tunnel tubes, each with two lanes and a shoulder in each direction, were built between 1960 and 1965. The structure is described as being in poor condition, since it lacks modern features such as ventilation, height control, and adequate lighting. In 2023, the boarding up of the cross passages between the tubes, which originally served as escape routes, sparked controversy. The measure prompted protests from the fire department, since emergency exits are restricted in the event of a fire. In the long term, a comprehensive renovation or possible demolition of the tunnel is under discussion.