Construction site chaos in Riesa: closures announced from July 28th!
From July 28, 2025, Rostocker and Poppitzer Straße will be closed due to construction work in Riesa.

Construction site chaos in Riesa: closures announced from July 28th!
From Monday, July 28th, things will be turbulent in Weida and Altriesa, as two large construction sites will affect traffic on these roads. Rostocker Straße is due to be renovated in Weida. This is closed until October 2nd. The affected area extends from the Chemnitzer Straße intersection to the delivery zone to the Riesapark shopping center. Important to know: This center can only be reached from the B169 direction, which probably means a change for many. Work is also going on diligently in Altriesa - Poppitzer Straße will also be closed until October 30th. Here the combined sewer system and the drinking water pipe are replaced. The area affected extends between Mergendorfer Weg and Felgenhauerstraße.
The current construction sites in the area bring with them some challenges. Traffic could come to a standstill and, above all, accessibility to Riesapark should be kept in mind. Road users should consider alternative routes to avoid traffic jams. Loud verkehrslage.de There are currently no further reports of dangerous situations that could affect the construction sites. However, vehicles are usually restricted in construction areas, so drivers should exercise caution.
Road safety initiatives
In the context of traffic and safety, it is also important to point out the new initiative of the Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt). On July 22, the Interactive Child Accident Atlas was published, which aims to improve children's road safety. This atlas not only provides data on regional accidents, but also important information on children's mobility behavior. A valuable tool to help decision makers develop future security measures. Digitization can be found at bast.de.
The implementation of the ESL measures and the construction work show that the topic of traffic safety and the maintenance of the infrastructure are very important in Riesa and the surrounding area. So stay informed to stay flexible with the upcoming changes!