Customer Centre Closed On 11.03.2026

5 hours ago

Dear customers,

We would like to inform you that our customer service center will be closed all day on March 11, 2026, due to training. The customer service center will be open again during regular hours starting on March 12, 2026.

We wish all tunnel users a safe and pleasant journey at all times.

Your Warnow Tunnel Team

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