Unterer Königstrasse in Bamberg: burst water pipe repaired, road clear!

Unterer Königstrasse in Bamberg: burst water pipe repaired, road clear!

The burst water pipe on Untere Königstrasse in Bamberg has been causing a stir for days. The street will finally be reopened to through traffic on Monday evening, and residents can breathe a sigh of relief. Bamberg municipal utilities have completely replaced the damaged line, which dates back to the 1970s. A 15 meter long section of the pipe was replaced and all residents are once again reliably supplied with water.

The work that became necessary due to the unexpected burst pipe was carried out in shifts so that the road closure did not last longer than necessary. According to a report by bamberg-meine-stadt.de The pipe trench should be filled up to the asphalt layer by Saturday, with asphalting scheduled for Monday. The city asks citizens to understand the latest restrictions in the construction site area.

Detour and traffic restrictions

The burst water pipe led to the complete closure of Untere Königstrasse, which posed a challenge for many road users. The closure is expected to last until October 28th and affects the section between the Löwenbrücke intersection and Kettenbrückstrasse. Diversions have been set up, with vehicles being diverted from Löwenbrücke via Margaretendamm and Magazinstrasse. However, residents have access to the construction site, and the “Mitte” underground car park also remains accessible.

The Bamberg public utility company informed about the diversion of bus routes and that the “Löwenstraße” and “Deutsches Haus” stops will no longer be available. On line 915, additional stops must be expected. Particular caution is required as delays are to be expected throughout the entire route network. The Bamberg municipal utilities call for people to avoid the area as much as possible.

Similar problems in Trier

There were similar difficulties recently in Trier, where two burst water pipes caused massive traffic disruptions on Tuesday night. These affected central traffic arteries, which led to long traffic jams and extensive closures. The police had to cordon off a large area of ​​the affected areas, while construction crews from Trier Stadtwerke were quickly on the scene. Such incidents show that burst water pipes can also pose challenges for other cities, according to a report by wochenspiegellive.de clarified.

Whether in Bamberg or Trier – a burst water pipe not only creates technical challenges, but also for patient citizens. It is said that the best solution is always a good hand in dealing with such situations. The city of Bamberg is optimistic that traffic will soon return to normal after the Untere Königstrasse is opened.