Construction site chaos in Potsdam: unexpected closures and diversions!

Construction site chaos in Potsdam: unexpected closures and diversions!

If the streets in Potsdam currently seem like one big construction zone, you're right! There is a lot of work going on in the city center and other central areas, which is leading to numerous restrictions in traffic flow. The city administration has now announced that sections of Schopenhauerstrasse between Hegelallee and Luisenplatz will now be closed. Work is underway on manholes and storm drains, but don't worry: one lane will remain in each direction so cars can still get through.

But that's not all. Lindenstrasse will be closed from Friday to Sunday from 5 p.m. for an experiment to make the city center more car-free. The aim is to give pedestrians and cyclists more space. Another cause for concern are the restrictions on Drewitzer Straße. Here the road between Erich-Weinert-Straße and the railway crossing is being renewed, which will also lead to a closure. Drivers in this area must expect diversions via Am Buchhorst, Arthur-Scheunert-Allee and Heinrich-Mann-Allee.

Current construction sites and their effects

Nuthestraße will also be narrowed in the area of ​​the Horstweg Bridge, with the entrance from Friedrich-Engels-Straße being closed. This makes it particularly uncomfortable for commuters. Particular attention is currently being paid to Heinrich-Mann-Allee, which is closed in the direction of the city between Friedhofsgasse and Brauhausberg. Road users must expect diversions here.

• Ketziner Straße: Bau eines Kreisverkehrs für das neue Wohngebiet Krampnitz mit halbseitiger Sperrung, geregelt durch mobile Ampeln.
• Gutenbergstraße: Abschnitte sind gesperrt aufgrund des Neubaus einer Fernwärmeleitung.
• Schloßstraße zwischen Friedrich-Ebert- und Werner-Seelenbinder-Straße: ebenfalls gesperrt für das gleiche Fernwärmeprojekt. Zufahrt zum Neuen Markt ist über die Siefertstraße möglich.
• Zeppelinstraße in Potsdam-West: Auch hier ist die Straße zwischen Schafgraben und Kastanienallee nur auf eine Spur beschränkt.

A look at other important streets shows that things are not exactly quiet in Potsdam. Both Leipziger Strasse and Behlertstrasse are affected by closures. Motor traffic and cyclists are not allowed to pass through on Behlertstrasse, which means diversions are necessary. The diversion for cars heading north is via Hans-Thoma-Straße. Wide-area diversions apply to trucks over 7.5 tonnes, so good planning is essential.

Special traffic routes

In addition, the Leipzig Triangle is making a name for itself, where Friedrich-Engels-Straße is closed in front of the main train station in the direction of Babelsberg. A new tram route is being built here. Those traveling by car can use Babelsberger and Friedrich-List-Straße or Heinrich-Mann-Allee and Horstweg, while two lanes are available on Heinrich-Mann-Allee. You also have to expect restrictions in several places on the sidewalks - especially at the tram stop at the main train station.

The city of Potsdam's traffic information website keeps all residents and road users up to date about current construction sites, closures and any alternative routes that may arise. The numerous works could cause some trouble at times, but ultimately improving the infrastructure is good business for everyone.

For further information on these topics, it is worth visiting the website Daily Mirror, MAZ and Traffic situation so that you don't miss anything and get through the city well-informed.