Suche
Mein Konto
Closures and diversions: Karlie Festival makes Leipzig's southern suburbs pulsate!
On August 1st, 2025, the Karlie Festival with cycling races and fun runs will take place in the southern suburb. Traffic disruptions are to be expected.
Closures and diversions: Karlie Festival makes Leipzig's southern suburbs pulsate!
On Saturday, August 1, 2025, the Karlie Festival will take place in Leipzig, a city festival that attracts sports competitions and a diverse supporting program. The event begins at 9 a.m. and is accompanied by extensive traffic safety measures that come into force from 7 a.m. Drivers have to be prepared for significant closures and diversions in the southern suburb, as Karl-Liebknecht-Straße is in the center of the festival. [lvz.de]. Dufourstraße can be used. Harkortstrasse remains untouched by the festival.
Due to the event, there are also replacement bus stops. These are located on Dufourstrasse, between Körnerstrasse and Niederkirchnerstrasse, as well as in the intersection of Floßplatz and Hoher Strasse. The traffic disruptions are necessary to ensure that the fun run and cycle race, which run along Paul-Gruner-Straße, Bernhard-Göring-Straße and Shakespearestraße, run smoothly. tag24.de adds that the closures will last until midnight to ensure the safety of participants and visitors.
Supporting program and security measures
The Karlie Festival not only offers sporting competitions, but also an extensive supporting program. In the green area at Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 27-31, visitors can expect street food stands, live music and various offers for children. The city of Leipzig points out that the streets along the competition routes must be kept clear during the event. Road users are asked to observe the parking bans and to remove their parked vehicles in a timely manner to avoid further disruption.
Another important point is the simultaneous closure of the southern part of Karl-Liebknecht-Straße due to construction work. This construction site is not open to the public and controls are in place to ensure the safety of both residents and festival goers.
Overall, the Karlie Festival stands for colorful togetherness, enthusiasm for sports and a sociable atmosphere. Those responsible are hoping for numerous participants and visitors who will make the festival an unforgettable experience.