Large construction site from June 28th: ​​Karl-Liebknecht-Straße will become a restricted zone!

Large construction site from June 28th: ​​Karl-Liebknecht-Straße will become a restricted zone!

A big building is imminent: from June 28, 2023, Karl-Liebknecht-Straße will become a large construction site in Leipzig. The city of Leipzig, the waterworks as well as the transport companies and the Leipzig network work hand in hand to master the construction site by mid -October 2023. The total costs amount to around six million euros, such as lvz.de reported.

The construction work is comprehensive: in addition to the renewal of track systems and tracks at 550 meters, drinking water pipes are also replaced at 430 meters and sewers are renovated. Even the gas cracking line is renewed in the intersection to Schenkendorfstrasse. Above all, the improvement of the blind control system and an optimal cycle path guide are on the agenda.

traffic restrictions

The construction site will lead to significant restrictions on traffic. Karl-Liebknecht-Straße will be closed to through traffic until the end of September 2023. Tram lines 10 and 11 will not drive in this area. Local residents and the gastronomy in the district must expect significant impairments. From the end of July 2023, Schenkendorfstrasse will also be closed for three weeks, which requires additional diversions.

There is further focus on the tram lines: from the end of June 2025, tram traffic will be discontinued for three months, which will also lead to diversions. Local bus traffic, including lines 60, 74, N9 and N60, is also diverted locally, which already ensures conversation in residential circles, as well as Tag24.de

the bicycle traffic in focus

alternative routes are set up for cyclists, since the construction work also includes an optimization of the cycle path guide. This means that bicycle traffic is diverted via August-Bebel-Straße. All shops, practices and gastronomic facilities remain on foot during work, which is of great importance for the residents.

The city of Leipzig has visibly demonstrated a good hand in planning in order to maintain as many traffic flows as possible. Details on further diversions and solutions for drivers and residents will be published in the coming weeks. The digital line network plan by 2026, which the transport companies provide, will certainly be helpful to preserve the overview. Information on this can be found on the website of the transport companies, such as l.de Show.