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Major reconstruction on Prager Straße: Dresden intervenes!
Dresden is planning extensive renovation work on the Prager Straße traffic center to improve its use and appearance.
Major reconstruction on Prager Straße: Dresden intervenes!
In the summer of 2025, Postplatz in Dresden will be transformed into a major construction site for the Dresden Transport Authority (DVB). In the middle of the holiday season, extensive maintenance work is underway, which initially includes temporary measures at the Prager Straße central stop. This stop is known as the busiest in the city and urgently requires a visual and functional upgrade, especially after the recent collapse of the Carola Bridge, which led to an increase of 15,300 additional passengers per day, as saechsische.de reported.
The stop on Dr.-Külz-Ring is currently being temporarily repaired. Painting work has already been completed and the foundations for a frame to enclose the stairwells have been installed. The scaffolding will be erected in the coming weeks to freshen up the area and make graffiti unattractive by planting Virginia creeper. All of these measures are necessary to counteract the deterioration of the stop. Loud dresden.de The beautification costs around 45,000 euros, which are financed by the Old Town District Advisory Board.
Urgent need for action
The need for these measures becomes clear when one considers the condition of the stop. Crumbling plaster, peeling paint and a messy appearance make renovation unavoidable. In addition, the underground toilets, which have been closed for around ten years, are an additional negative point. Of course, the stop is not only in focus because of its wear and tear - the transport transition in Germany also requires substantial investment in the infrastructure.
The study by the German Institute for Urban Studies (Difu) reveals that there is a need for investment of around 372 billion euros by 2030 for the renewal and maintenance of rail and road infrastructure in Germany. This is also evident in our city, where the number of passengers at busy stops such as Prager Straße is constantly increasing. The Climate Protection Act calls for sustainable solutions, and municipalities are required to overcome these challenges without putting undue strain on financial resources. The pressure on DVB is growing because the stop area is not sufficiently designed for the increasing number of passengers.
Outlook for the future
Looking into the future, DVB's plans include installing a switch at Pirnaischer Platz to enable the tram lines to continue. Construction is scheduled to begin in summer 2026. Prager Straße will then be renovated, with the platform widened and the necessary supply lines replaced. Work could begin in summer 2027. These steps are essential to optimize the heavily frequented and strategically important transport network in Dresden.
The structural measures on Prager Straße are not only a response to the requirements of the current traffic situation, but also a step towards sustainable mobility. Loud difu.de Municipalities must actively address such challenges in order to meet the growing demands of the population. Investments in infrastructure are therefore an important instrument for promoting a functioning and environmentally friendly transport network in our city.