Construction site alarm: Depirtions for trams and traffic in Leipzig!

Construction site alarm: Depirtions for trams and traffic in Leipzig!

in the east of Leipzig are due to significant track construction work that will have an impact on tram traffic and car traffic. The Leipzig Verkehrsbetriebe (LVB) inform that the construction work on Breiten Straße and Riebeckstraße will be carried out over several weeks. These measures are part of a comprehensive repair campaign, which is expected to continue until September 19, such as reports .

The tracks are renewed in different sections. In detail, this affects the Breite Straße between Wurzner Straße and Crottendorfer Straße until September 19. Furthermore, work also takes place on Riebeckstraße, both at Mühlstraße and at Stötteritzer Strasse, which should be completed by September 14th.

diversions and traffic restrictions

Due to this construction work, tram traffic on Breiten Strasse and Riebeckstraße is interrupted. Tram line 4 is being redirected and runs from Reudnitz, Koehlerstraße to the Sellerhausen replacement office, Emmausstraße. Line 12 is replaced by a building line. Line 32, on the other hand, runs between Gohlis-Nord and Stötteritz via Zoo, Central Station and Technical City Hall. Bus lines are not affected by these changes and will run as usual.

In addition, construction work takes place at several places in the city area. From Monday there will also be extensive diversions on the tracks on Augustusplatz and Dresdner Straße. As LVZ, the tram lines 4, 7 and 12 are affected, which is affected Will change changes in traffic.

car and cyclists can drive past the construction site, but have to expect narrowed lanes. It is recommended to use alternative routes. At the same time, construction work of the Leipzig waterworks on Zweinaundorfer Straße, which will continue until May 2026, also run. These measures contribute to improving the infrastructure, but also mean some restrictions in daily traffic.

The residents and visitors to Leipzig should prepare for the detours and delays in traffic at an early stage. It is advisable to regularly check the current information from LVB in order to remain well informed. The city administration asks for understanding for the necessary construction work that serves the long -term improvement of local public transport.