Traffic chaos in Hamburg: U1 underground line in the city may be blocked for weeks

Traffic chaos in Hamburg: U1 underground line in the city may be blocked for weeks

traffic disruptions in Hamburg after truck accident

A serious traffic accident in Hamburg ensures considerable restrictions in local public transport. After a truck has rammed the bridge at the Meiendorfer Weg underground station, the section of the U1 between the Volksdorf and Berne stops is expected to be closed for several weeks. The repair work is difficult and require an extensive repair of the damaged bridge.

Difficult repair work extend locking

The collision led to considerable damage to the bridge that makes short -term repair impossible. According to Hochbahn spokesman Christoph Kreienbaum, the blocking is expected to take several weeks. The repair work is currently concentrating on the track that leads out of the city, which has been less damaged. The Hochbahn plans to set up a commuting between Farmsen/Berne and Volksdorf while the repairs are underway. Buses should cover the traffic -limited sections as replacement traffic.

Outlook for the reopening of the U1 operation

The exact duration of the blocking and the reopening of the U1 operation remains uncertain for the time being. The restrictions affect the daily commuters and require an alternative planning of the travel routes. The elevated railway works with high pressure to resume rail traffic as soon as possible and to safely repair the vehicle bridge.

- Nag