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{{BAB intro|6}}, also known as '''Via Carolina''' ( |
{{BAB intro|6}}, also known as '''Via Carolina''' (between [[Nürnberg]] and the Czech border continuing to [[Prague]]) is a 477 km (296.4 mi) long German [[autobahn]]. It starts at the [[France|French]] border near [[Saarbrücken]] in the west and end at the [[Czech Republic|Czech]] border near Waidhaus in the east. |
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The first plans for the A6 were laid out in 1935, construction on several parts began in 1938. In 1940, construction near [[Mannheim]] was stopped when a bridge collapsed that was being built across the [[Rhine]], killing many workers. A new bridge was opened in 1953. Other parts of the A6 were completed in 1941. A part near [[Kaiserslautern]] was used as an airstrip by the [[Luftwaffe]] during [[World War II]]. After the war, it was taken over by US forces and became the [[Ramstein Air Base]], while the A6 was re-built south of the air base. |
The first plans for the A6 were laid out in 1935, construction on several parts began in 1938. In 1940, construction near [[Mannheim]] was stopped when a bridge collapsed that was being built across the [[Rhine]], killing many workers. A new bridge was opened in 1953. Other parts of the A6 were completed in 1941. A part near [[Kaiserslautern]] was used as an airstrip by the [[Luftwaffe]] during [[World War II]]. After the war, it was taken over by US forces and became the [[Ramstein Air Base]], while the A6 was re-built south of the air base. |
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Much like its southern counterpart, the [[Bundesautobahn 8|A 8]], the A 6 is relatively old and has received little upgrading, making it difficult for it to handle today's traffic. The section around [[Mannheim]] is currently being widened and modernised from a four-lane to a six-lane motorway requiring the construction of a new bridge over the River [[Neckar]]. |
Much like its southern counterpart, the [[Bundesautobahn 8|A 8]], the A 6 is relatively old and has received little upgrading, making it difficult for it to handle today's traffic. The section around [[Mannheim]] is currently being widened and modernised from a four-lane to a six-lane motorway requiring the construction of a new bridge over the River [[Neckar]]. |
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The last missing section between junction [[Amberg]]-Ost and interchange ''[[Upper Palatinate Forest|Oberpfälzer Wald]]'' was opened on [[10 September]] [[2008]], thus completing direct motorway connection between Prague and [[Paris]]. |
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Revision as of 17:14, 10 September 2008
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Bundesautobahn 6 (translates from German as Federal Motorway 6, short form Autobahn 6, abbreviated as BAB 6 or A 6), also known as Via Carolina (between Nürnberg and the Czech border continuing to Prague) is a 477 km (296.4 mi) long German autobahn. It starts at the French border near Saarbrücken in the west and end at the Czech border near Waidhaus in the east.
The first plans for the A6 were laid out in 1935, construction on several parts began in 1938. In 1940, construction near Mannheim was stopped when a bridge collapsed that was being built across the Rhine, killing many workers. A new bridge was opened in 1953. Other parts of the A6 were completed in 1941. A part near Kaiserslautern was used as an airstrip by the Luftwaffe during World War II. After the war, it was taken over by US forces and became the Ramstein Air Base, while the A6 was re-built south of the air base.
In the 1960s, construction was continued. One new section cut through the Hockenheimring, requiring a major redesign of the race track which resulted in the construction of the Motodrom stadium.
Much like its southern counterpart, the A 8, the A 6 is relatively old and has received little upgrading, making it difficult for it to handle today's traffic. The section around Mannheim is currently being widened and modernised from a four-lane to a six-lane motorway requiring the construction of a new bridge over the River Neckar.
The last missing section between junction Amberg-Ost and interchange Oberpfälzer Wald was opened on 10 September 2008, thus completing direct motorway connection between Prague and Paris.
