Soil subsidence at Breslauer Platz: subway access temporarily closed!

Soil subsidence at Breslauer Platz: subway access temporarily closed!

An unexpected ground subsidence has occurred at Breslauer Platz in Cologne, affecting both pedestrians and public transport. The affected area of ​​around 70 square meters is located directly at the entrance to the subway station and has already been secured by the building yard in order to minimize possible dangers. The Cologne City Gazette reports that the causes of this subsidence are still unclear, although a burst water pipe cannot be considered as the reason.

The city of Cologne has already announced measures to resolve the problem. The planned repairs will begin on Monday, September 29th and are expected to last until Wednesday, October 8th. During this time, pedestrian traffic is expected to be disrupted and will be rerouted locally; However, cars will remain unaffected by the work. Details on the repair measures, which include leveling and compaction work, can also be found in Express.

Construction work and its effects

At the same time, further construction work is planned in the area, which will also affect traffic. From Tuesday, October 7th, there will be restrictions on walking and cycling at Hans-Böckler-Platz. These measures are part of the preparations for the fire protection renovation of the subway station, which is scheduled to take place in 2026. The plan is to build two new staircase entrances to the stop.

The renovation work is expected to take four weeks, with two weeks of work on each side of the street. During this time, pedestrians and cyclists must be rerouted to safely navigate the construction site area. Declining parking spaces under the railway bridge, including road closures, will also have an impact on opponents of car traffic, who will continue to have the opportunity to pass through the area.

Long-term planning and preparation

These restructurings and conversions are part of extensive measures by the Cologne transport company, as well as the DB InfraGO AG informed. In the future, the “KOMBau” web application will serve to make construction planning and coordination more transparent. New functionality makes it easier to access information about construction-related capacity restrictions so that everyone involved can stay informed.

With a clear view of future development and the planned repair work, Cologne is well on its way to ensuring the safe use of local public transport and infrastructure. Let's stay tuned to see how the situation at Breslauer Platz will develop and whether the causes of the ground subsidence can soon be clarified.