A state hole will bring traffic on Stralauer Allee to its knees for a few weeks Photo: Joerg Bergmann
From the BZ editorial team and BZ/dpa
Stralauer Allee in Friedrichshain is closed due to a burst pipe. How long? Not clear!
The road was undermined by large amounts of water, as a spokeswoman for Berliner Wasserbetriebe announced.
According to this, Stralauer Allee between Naglerstrasse and Danneckerstrasse is currently completely closed. Drivers have to be prepared for traffic jams, delays and detours.
The asphalt was washed away Photo: Spreepicture
Only pedestrians and cyclists can cross the street. How long the lockdown will last cannot be said at this time. According to the Berliner Wasserbetriebe, however, weeks are expected since the pipes will have to be replaced over a distance of 100 meters.
Why did the water pipe break?
Fortunately, the affected water line is not a direct supply line, but a transport line with a diameter of 380 millimeters. Households are not affected, the water continues to flow.
The reason for ruptures in summer can be the increase in water pressure by the water companies due to the increased water consumption, which can cause old pipes to leak.
The damage occurred in the early hours of the morning around 5.30 a.m. near Naglerstrasse.