Construction site chaos in Glashütte: This is how Hirschbach is affected!
In the summer of 2025, the Hermsdorfer Straße junction in Glashütte will be completely closed until August 8th during construction work.

Construction site chaos in Glashütte: This is how Hirschbach is affected!
In the Hirschbach district of the city of Glashütte, the junction of Hermsdorfer Straße and Kreischaer Straße will be completely renovated during the coming summer holidays. The full closure of this junction will begin at the start of the holidays and is expected to last until August 8th. How Sächsische.de reported, the expansion is part of the extensive work on Kreischaer Straße (K9023), which began in September 2024 under full closure.
The client, the Pirna district office, is relying on a targeted diversion strategy. The Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Ore Mountains regional transport service (RVSOE) will use the Alte Straße for diversion. Large-scale diversions via Niederfrauendorf, Luchau, Cunnersdorf and Reinhardtsgrimma are planned for national traffic. However, pedestrians and emergency vehicles are not affected by the full closure and can pass through the construction site at any time. Due to the narrow structures in the construction site area, traffic is regulated by traffic lights.
Impact on traffic
The traffic diversion measures inevitably entail restrictions for residents, businesses and road users. While the road is closed, the bus stops in the area will not be served, so a makeshift stop will be set up at the old town hall. For many commuters, this leads to unusual detours and additional time constraints that they have to get used to.
Construction phases in the region have already shown in the past that early communication about traffic restrictions and the duration of construction work is crucial in order to inform affected residents and commuters. Information about construction progress is helpful so that everyday planning continues to work. This is also discussed on the website of the municipality of Ortenberg, which points out in its report that alternative diversion strategies were examined, but could not be implemented in order to advance the construction work efficiently. This phase is scheduled from July 13th to August 7th, 2020 and affects approximately 60 meters of the main street between important local contact points, such as the Albrecht Stigler/Bähr butcher shop.
Sustainability in the foreground
Not only the traffic situation is a central issue, but also sustainability. Engineers and planners must ensure that all environmental aspects are taken into account during construction sites. The experts from Schüssler plan For example, we offer support in selecting suitable construction methods and building materials to save emissions. A holistic view of the transport infrastructure and the development of needs-based solutions play an important role.
These upcoming construction measures in and around Glashütte are not only a challenge for the residents, but also an opportunity to modernize the transport infrastructure in the region and adapt it to the needs of the future. If you want to stay up to date, you should keep an eye on the latest information from the relevant authorities.