Transportation: New detour plan implemented due to water pipe rupture (in the public transit system)
In Wiesbaden, a water main break on the Gustav-Stresemann-Ring has caused disruptions to several bus routes, affecting lines 3, 6, 16, 22, 27, 33, 34, 49, and school buses, as well as lines 269, 274, 275, X79, and 273 towards Berufsschulzentrum [1][5].
The detours have been in effect since August 18 and are expected to continue through at least August 25, 2025. For exact stop changes and route deviations, the ESWE Verkehr website provides the most up-to-date details and interactive maps [1][5].
Towards the city center, buses on line 22 from the "Wittelsbacherstraße" stop take a detour via Mainzer Straße, Gustav-Stresemann-Ring, and Bahnhofstraße to the "Hauptbahnhof B" stop. Line 33 follows the route for line 49.
The regular route for Line 3 continues via Salzbachstraße/Gartenfeldstraße, Mainzer Straße, Welfenstraße, and Brunhildenstraße to the final stop "Berufsschulzentrum". The regular route for line 16 goes from Hauptbahnhof A, continues via Gustav-Stresemann-Ring, Wittelsbacherstraße, and takes a bypass to Wettinerstraße before reaching Berliner Straße stops.
Line 6 follows the route for line 3. The "Gartenfeldstraße" stop is served on the route for lines 27, 269, 274, 269, X79, and 273 towards Berufsschulzentrum. The "Mainzer Straße" stop is served regularly towards the city center but omitted towards out of town.
For questions or further information, citizens can contact the relevant department or office or call the ESWE-Verkehr service phone number, available from Monday to Friday between 7 and 18 o'clock and on Saturdays from 8 to 15 o'clock under the number (0611) 45022450 [2].
Timings and fare information are also available via the Rhine-Main Transport Association's hotline at (069) 24248024. Current timetable information can be found in the interactive route map on www.netzplan-our-website.de.
For a comprehensive overview of all detour announcements, visit www.eswe-verkehr.de. ESWE Verkehr recommends consulting their website or network map for the most current, line-specific detour routes.
[1] ESWE Verkehr News [2] ESWE Verkehr Contact Information
The current disruption in the public-transit system of Wiesbaden, particularly affecting lines 3, 6, 16, 22, 27, 33, 34, 49, and school buses, is due to a water main break on the Gustav-Stresemann-Ring, causing a ripple effect in the industry of transportation and finance, as commuters and businesses may need to adjust their plans accordingly. To avoid unexpected delays, it is advisable to regularly check the ESWE Verkehr website for updated details and interactive maps, as detours are expected to continue through August 25, 2025.
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