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Damaged Manhole Cover Halts Avus Inbound Traffic in Berlin

Drivers face mounting delays on alternate routes due to the unexpected shutdown.

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Ein kaputter Gullydeckel sorgt für Stau auf der A115.

Overview

  • The A115 (Avus) is fully closed inbound between Autobahnkreuz Zehlendorf and Anschlussstelle Spanische Allee following overnight damage to a manhole cover.
  • The Berlin Traffic Information Center reported that crews discovered the defect early Tuesday and immediately initiated repairs.
  • Repair teams began work at dawn and expect the restoration process to take several hours, officials said.
  • Congestion is building on the A115 and surrounding roads as commuters seek detours around the closure.
  • No firm timeline for reopening has been announced, leaving drivers uncertain about travel conditions for the rest of the morning.