The A62 near Landstuhl will be temporarily closed for tunnel maintenance later this month. (Rachel Larue/U.S. Army)

The autobahn A62 will close in both directions near Landstuhl for tunnel maintenance Aug. 16-17.

On Aug. 16, the highway will shut down toward Pirmasens from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The next day, the closure shifts to the Trier-bound side during the same hours, according to city officials.

The work is taking place in the Hörnchenberg tunnel. Detours will be posted.