The old Biebermühle power plant is scheduled for demoltion at 2 p.m., March 26, 2024, police announced. (Google Maps)

The planned demolition of a 311-foot chimney at the former Biebermühle power plant near Pirmasens will result in road closures and temporary evacuations today, police announced in a morning statement.

Scheduled for 2 p.m., the controlled detonation necessitates safety closures of roads, including nearby route B270, rail lines, and hiking trails in the vicinity, Westpfalz Police said.

Steinenschloss castle ruins will also be inaccessible during the demolition — but a small viewing area will be made accessible for hikers and onlookers.