New A72 release: Zwenkau finally connected to Leipzig!

New A72 release: Zwenkau finally connected to Leipzig!

Zwenkau, Deutschland - The transport connection between Leipzig and Chemnitz receives another thrust: From Saturday, July 19, 2025, a new section of the A72 towards Chemnitz will be released. This means that the road between the Leipzig-Süd Kreuz and the Zwenkau junction is now open to traffic. However, only two out of three lanes may be used, since the last work still has to take place in the median area, such as mdr reported.

The full connection of the Zwenkau junction to the A72 is particularly gratifying. This development goes hand in hand with the activation of the official departure from the A72 to the B2 for traffic from Leipzig. However, a small drop of bitterness remains: At the Zwenkau junction, restrictions could continue due to work, according to TAG24

progress and challenges

The current release is part of larger construction projects on Saxony's highways. The gap between Rötha and the A38, which has been waiting for a long time, is expected to be completed by 2026 - 20 years later than originally planned. In the meantime, a noise protection concept is being developed, which should be completed by 2028, as reported. Autobahn GmbH is planning numerous projects on Saxony's Fernstraßen with a total investment of 157 million euros this year as part of this comprehensive construction work. Of these, 123 million euros flow into conservation measures, while the rest is intended for the further construction of the A72. There are numerous renovations in particular on the A4, which is used every day of up to 120,000 vehicles at Dresden, including the renovation of the Königshainer Mountains tunnel.

lane renovations and traffic figures

• Lane renewal on the A4: 4.3 kilometers between Nossen and Wilsdruff.
• renewal on the A14 between Döbeln-Nord and Mutzschen.
• on the A72, the middle -strange planks are repaired to 10.5 kilometers.

A look at the numbers: Around 50,000 vehicles over Saxony's highways, including a third truck, roll every day. The challenges for the transport infrastructure in this region are enormous. It remains to be seen how the new developments will have a positive effect on the flow of traffic.

Overall, the release of the new section of the A72 in the direction of Chemnitz brings a fresh air to the transport connection between Leipzig and Chemnitz. The long wait for an improvement finally seems to be paid out, even if some challenges continue to exist.