Water pipe break in Sterkrade: Street remains closed for the time being!

Water pipe break in Sterkrade: Street remains closed for the time being!

On Monday evening, September 30, 2024, a water pipe break on Biefangstraße in Oberhausen, exactly near the Black Heath, occurred. This incident led to an immediate full closure of the road to ensure the safety of road users and minimize possible damage.

The detour for vehicle traffic from Sterkrade was immediately set up. Drivers who come from Mecklenburger Straße are instructed to turn left into Neumühler Strasse. From there it continues via Beerenstraße and Markgrafenstraße to avoid the closure. Road users who come from the direction of the motorway must use the diversion in reverse order: first Markgrafenstraße, followed by Beerenstraße and Neumühler Straße.

uncertain duration of the closure

At the current time, the duration of the full closure is still unclear. However, the responsible authorities are working to clarify the situation as quickly as possible and release traffic again. The repair of the water pipe fracture is treated prioritically because the integrity of the infrastructure and the accessibility of the streets have top priority.

The residents and commuters have already been informed, and it is expected that the redirection will lead to delays in rush hour. Therefore, drivers are asked to consider alternative routes and to plan more time for their trips. The situation continues to be observed, and updates for development are made according to www.lokalkompass.de provided.