Lockdowns have been removed, offering relief to drivers once more
Leipzig, Germany - Good news for commuters and residents of Leipzig as several construction projects in the city are set to be completed this week. Among the completed projects is the work on the drinking water pipes in Lazarusstraße, which means the street will reopen to traffic between Abtnaundorfer and Theklaer Straße from today.
The full closure on Hallesche Straße will also be lifted today, allowing traffic to resume on Riesaer Straße and Feldstraße. The reopening of Lazarusstraße to traffic is a significant milestone, marking the completion of a construction project that has been ongoing for recent weeks.
The Lazarusstraße reopening is one of numerous construction project completions this week in Leipzig. Work on Energiestraße between Koburger and Friedrich-Ebert-Straße in Markkleeberg is also set to be completed by mid-week.
While these construction project completions are positive news for traffic in Leipzig, it's important to note that construction-related congestion continues on the A9 motorway near Leipzig. The A9 motorway section is undergoing multiple construction sites, causing delays, particularly between Nürnberg and Halle/Leipzig. Drivers should anticipate traffic jams and longer waiting times, especially during public holidays and the summer school holidays.
Additionally, truck traffic restrictions are in place during the summer holiday season until the end of August 2025. Heavy goods vehicles over 7.5 tons face bans on certain motorway stretches on Saturdays from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Relevant to Leipzig, the A9/E51 motorway stretch from the Berliner Ring (which includes the Leipzig fork) to München-Schwabing is affected by these restrictions.
Lastly, the expansion of the BMW Group plant in Leipzig with a €400 million investment to produce zero-emission electric vehicles could affect local traffic patterns near the plant area due to increased workforce (800 new jobs) and associated logistics activities. However, specific traffic impact details are not currently available.
In summary, expect construction-related congestion on the A9 motorway near Leipzig, seasonal truck driving bans on key motorway sections including near Leipzig, and heightened traffic activity related to the large industrial expansion by BMW in the city. Enjoy the improved traffic flow in Lazarusstraße and other completed construction project areas in Leipzig.
The completion of the construction project on Lazarusstraße in Leipzig, which reopens the street to traffic, signals a positive development in the city's public-transit infrastructure. However, drivers should be aware of the ongoing construction projects on the A9 motorway near Leipzig, specifically the finance-intensive expansion of the BMW Group plant aimed at producing zero-emission electric vehicles, which may affect local transport in the plant area.
