Burst water pipes in Hamburg lead to long-term closure of Amsinckstrasse

After the burst water pipes on two main pipes, Hamburg is now threatened with a traffic problem that will last for weeks. One day after the two pipe bursts in the Hanseatic city, the extent of the damage is particularly evident on Amsinckstrasse near the main train station. The important access road will remain closed indefinitely.

The water supply, which was temporarily affected in several parts of the city on Wednesday, was largely restored within a few hours. However, the actual work is only now beginning under the carriageway on Amsinckstrasse. Specialist companies have to break up the road there to expose the damaged main line and examine the extent of the erosion. According to Hamburg Wasser, the damage is significant. It is currently not possible to predict when the affected lanes can be reopened.