Mittelherwigsdorf (dpa/sn) – On the construction site of the new federal highway 178 near Mittelherwigsdorf (Görlitz district), fiber optic cables were damaged over a length of two kilometers. This led to a disruption in telecommunications in the Zittau area, as the police announced on Thursday. There was also material damage of several 10,000 euros. The cables were damaged during digging on Wednesday afternoon. According to the police, a possible cause could be incorrect or inaccurate construction plans. The damaged line is located between the districts of Eckartsberg and Oberseifersdorf. According to the information, it will now be replaced on a large scale.