Complete closure of Sprengerstrasse: diversion in Celle from September 10th!
From September 10, 2025, Sprengerstrasse in Celle will be partially closed due to sewer work. Diversions and replacement stops for bus routes have been set up.

Complete closure of Sprengerstrasse: diversion in Celle from September 10th!
The city of Celle will bring unexpected changes for some road users in September. From September 10th to 26th, Sprengerstrasse between Kohlmeyerstrasse and Dehningstrasse will be completely closed. Loud CZ The reasons for the complete closure are the elimination of two breaks in the wastewater sewer and the renewal of a house connection. During this time, various diversion routes will be in place to provide the best possible assistance to affected road users.
The affected bus routes running through this section are routes 3, 4, 300 and 400, as CZ reported. In particular, line 3 will not serve the “Dehningstraße” stop; the replacement “Himmelsberg” stop will be set up instead. Passengers also have to make some adjustments on line 4: The “Rotdornweg” stop has been eliminated both in and out of the city, where users can instead get off at the replacement stops “Am Wasserturm” and “Landessocialgericht”.
Technical backgrounds
Urban drainage is an essential part of the urban infrastructure to ensure traffic safety. It ensures that surface water caused by rain or snow is drained away efficiently, thus preventing aquaplaning or black ice. Until 2021, the planning of drainage facilities in Germany was carried out according to the RAS-Ew guidelines; Since then, new standards have been in effect through REwS 21. These new guidelines, like Wikipedia explains how collected water should be treated and discharged.
Effective drainage measures can prevent isolated flooding and damage to roads. Open, above-ground systems are preferred because they are easier to maintain. If infiltration is not possible, the water is collected in gutters and troughs to ensure safe drainage into the sewer system.
The temporary measures on Sprengerstrasse are part of this important urban planning. Residents and road users are well advised to find out about the diversions in good time and plan alternative routes. The Celle City Drainage website also provides information on relevant topics, including the use of cookies to ensure a user-friendly experience — an aspect that the city does not neglect. This means that everyone involved is well on the way to managing the changes in Sprengerstrasse promptly and efficiently.