Gas line burst in Cologne-Kalk: Road locked and chaos threatens!

Gas line burst in Cologne-Kalk: Road locked and chaos threatens!

Kalk, Deutschland - On July 18, 2025, an unpleasant event was reported in Cologne-Kalk. Around 3:30 p.m. at house number 40 on Kalk-Mülheimer Straße there was a damage to a gas press pressure line. What exactly the cause of the damage was remains unclear. Rhine network technicians are already working on site to carry out the necessary repairs as quickly as possible.

The effects on traffic are noticeable. Kalk-Mülheimer Straße is closed in one direction, so that driving is only possible as a one-way street towards north/Deutz. A full closure is not currently being planned, but the duration of the traffic restriction is currently still uncertain. After completing the repair work, the affected section of the road is also repaired by the Technikers of the Rhein Netz to ensure the safety of the roadway. Further information on construction sites and traffic impairments in the city provides TAG24 , which always inform about current situations.

additional construction sites in Cologne-Kalk

lime is not only affected by this gas line situation, but also by numerous other construction sites. Refurbishment work is currently taking place on a mixed water canal in Ulrichgasse, which will continue until September 29, 2023. These are carried out in a trenchless construction, so that through traffic can be maintained in a single lane. Cyclists are also managed securely by targeted lane wings. Furthermore, on Remscheider Straße, where a section of the channel is exchanged at house number 47 and 107, you also have an open construction. This work is planned from September 18 to October 16, 2023.

The city of Cologne, in coordination with the Office for Transport Management, ensured that residents can keep access to their residence during the entire construction period and that access for fire brigade and emergency vehicles are also guaranteed. Comprehensive information about the measures can be seen via Steb Köln

The numerous construction sites and the multitude of traffic restrictions, as they are reported by tag24 , it makes it clear: In Cologne, it is worked intensively to maintain and improve the infrastructure. Nevertheless, road users have to adjust to some diversions and delays, which requires both patience and an alternative timetable. The city of Cologne will do everything possible to keep the inconvenience as low as possible and to go into the needs of the residents in particular.