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Nuremberg Water Main Rupture Closes Mittlerer Ring, Cuts Service to Eight Homes

Crews began repairs after the 4:15 a.m. rupture, expecting to restore service by evening.

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Wasserrohrbruch in Nürnberg sorgt für Verkehrsbehinderungen
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Overview

  • The water main ruptured at approximately 4:15 a.m. under Maximilianstraße, causing partial subsidence of the road and adjacent sidewalk.
  • Eight multifamily houses lost water supply and an emergency station has been set up on Fahrradstraße.
  • Floodwaters spilled onto the streets and into basements of surrounding residential buildings.
  • The southbound Mittlerer Ring at Maximilianstraße was closed and traffic rerouted via Reutersbrunnenstraße from Nordwestring.
  • N-Ergie crews are repairing the damaged main line and expect to complete work by evening, though the exact duration remains uncertain.