Drivers on the A17 must be prepared for delays due to a water pipe book on the extinguishing water system in the Coschütz tunnel. The highway is closed between the Dresden-Südvorstadt and Dresden-Gorbitz junctions in the direction of the Dresden-West interchange, according to the federal highway company Autobahn GmbH.
Traffic is reportedly being diverted at the Dresden-Südvorstadt junction. A detour has been signposted. Traffic is still flowing in the direction of Prague. However, this could change depending on the situation. It is not yet possible to predict when the accident will be rectified. According to the information provided, there was a defect in a hydrant. Water was gushing onto the roadway.
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