Traffic chaos threatens: closures and construction sites on the A17, A4 and A72!

Traffic chaos threatens: closures and construction sites on the A17, A4 and A72!

On July 4, 2025, drivers on the highways in Germany will face some traffic delays that should be kept in mind. The A17, A4 and A72 in particular are affected by various measures and closures, which can cause some chaos in travel traffic.

The A17 has to accept several restrictions. Particularly noteworthy is the closure of the Dresden-Gorbitz exit, which will take effect from July 7th to 8th, 2025 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The reason for this is signage work, which makes it necessary to redirect departing traffic to the Dresden-Südvorstadt junction before returning to the Dresden-Gorbitz junction L-IZ.de.

Further construction sites on the A4 and A72

The A4 is also affected. Between Chemnitz-Mitte and Limbach-Oberfrohna there will be a reduction in lanes at night from July 7th to 11th, 2025. Here the first and second passing lanes in the direction of Chemnitz will be closed due to road repair work. Fortunately, traffic continues to move in the remaining lane.

In addition, we learn of a road narrowing between Bautzen-Ost and the Löbauer Wasser rest area, which will last from July 7th to September 13th, 2025. Here too, the reason is structural work in the direction of Görlitz, with traffic continuing to pass the construction site in two lanes.

A look at the A72 shows that the crossing from A72 to A38 at the Leipzig-Süd motorway junction is also affected by a closure that applies from July 5th to August 23rd, 2025. In the direction of Dresden, traffic is guided in one lane, while the reason for this measure is to widen the roadway.

Real-time traffic information

There are numerous tools that can help to ensure that travelers can keep a good overview despite these diversions and construction sites. The ADAC For example, offers a real-time map that not only shows traffic flow, but also short-term disruptions. This is particularly practical if you want to decide on a later departure - a traffic forecast for the departure day and time can be calculated here.

Interactive dashboards like the one from are available for the current traffic situation autobahn.de helpful. Nationwide and regional traffic information is made available there, from long traffic jams to the latest construction sites. By continuously monitoring the traffic situation, even unforeseeable disruptions can be dealt with quickly.

All this information and live updates can help travelers keep track of the traffic situation. Good planning and obtaining up-to-date information are essential in order to reach your destination stress-free and without unnecessary delays.