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Hamburg, October 6 – Motorists in Hamburg will need to exercise continued patience around Amsinckstraße. Following a major water pipe burst on a main transport line, the road closure and repair work are now expected to extend until mid-December, provided weather conditions remain favorable. However, the bus lane is anticipated to reopen sooner.
Extensive Repairs to Replace Gray Cast Iron Pipes
Initially, a quick repair was anticipated, as announced last week by Hamburg’s Transport Senator Anjes Tjarks (Greens). However, it has now been confirmed that instead of a simple pipe repair, the entire pipeline infrastructure at the affected location will undergo an accelerated overhaul. This information was jointly communicated by Tjarks and the head of Hamburg Wasser at the construction site on Monday. The comprehensive work was originally scheduled for 2027.
Senator Tjarks stated, “We will now expedite this renovation due to current events.” The aim is to replace the fracture-prone gray cast iron material, thereby ensuring the long-term integrity of the pipes in Amsinckstraße.
Traffic Mitigation Measures Implemented
To alleviate the traffic burden, other construction projects in the vicinity are to be postponed. Tjarks indicated that the authorities are striving to open two lanes in the direction of the city center during peak hours. At the Neue Elbbrücken, the existing traffic management system will be extended, and an additional lane is to be opened on Lübeckertordamm. Traffic light timings will also be adjusted.
The multi-lane Amsinckstraße is a federal highway and a crucial link between the city center and eastern and southern Hamburg. It has been closed since last week between the B75, Billhorner Brückenstraße, and Klostertor in the direction of the city center. Spaldingstraße inbound and Schultzweg in both directions are also affected. The traffic authority has urged drivers to bypass the area as widely as possible.
Fuhlsbüttler Straße to Reopen by End of Week
In addition to the Amsinckstraße incident, a pipe burst last week at the main entrance of Ohlsdorf Cemetery, causing water to flood Fuhlsbüttler Straße. For those affected, there was good news on Monday: the damage on Fuhlsbüttler Straße is expected to be repaired by the end of the week.
According to the traffic authority, the asphalt will be opened to assess the exact extent of the damage. The street will remain closed for an extended period. Drivers are advised to consult current traffic reports for Hamburg, which provide information on traffic jams, construction sites, and hazards.
This topic was broadcast on: NDR 90.3 | NDR 90.3 Aktuell | 06.10.2026 | 06:00 Uhr
