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New construction sites in Chemnitz and Zwickau: road users beware!
New construction sites in Zwickau and the surrounding area from Monday, October 16, 2025: Drivers can expect traffic restrictions and diversions.
New construction sites in Chemnitz and Zwickau: road users beware!
After a quiet weekend, there will be numerous construction sites in southwest Saxony starting next Monday. Road users in Chemnitz, Zwickau and the Erzgebirge must prepare for inconveniences caused by construction sites and corresponding detours. With so much work to be done, the question arises: What exactly does the situation look like?
In Chemnitz, the construction site situation will prove to be particularly challenging. Several locations are affected and the city is asking drivers to be patient. In order to keep a better overview, complete overviews of all current construction sites in Chemnitz are available, which should make it easier to plan trips, it is reported View.
Non-stop work in Zwickau
Zwickau is also not a haven of peace - the patience of road users is also put to the test here. Along with numerous other construction sites, the city is receiving extensive diversion routes to maintain traffic flow. Here too, it is advisable to take a look at the overview of the construction sites View provides.
In the Erzgebirge, rural regions in particular are facing challenges, as road closures are also pending here. The construction sites affect roads that are less traveled, but which can attract unexpectedly large amounts of traffic. Overviews are also available in this region to make planning easier for drivers.
Important highway guidelines
From Tuesday, October 16th, there will also be restrictions on the A72 between the Zwickau-Ost and Chemnitz-Süd junctions. In both directions, the shoulder and load lanes as well as the overtaking lane will be closed in sections in order to carry out necessary renovation work, such as Day24 reported. Traffic will be routed via the remaining lanes.
In addition, restrictions are also expected on the A14 from August 31st, where the Döbeln-Nord junction will be closed due to connection work. There is a diversion here via the Döbeln-Ost and Leisnig junctions.
| Construction site | Affected route | Type of restriction |
|---|---|---|
| A72 (Zwickau-Ost to Chemnitz-Süd) | A72 | Closures in both directions from October 16th |
| A14 (Döbeln-Nord) | A14 | The junction will be closed from August 31st |
In total, the federal government's Autobahn GmbH is planning to invest 157 million euros in ten important construction projects on Saxony's trunk roads in 2023. This includes, among other things, maintenance measures and the further construction of the A72 south of Leipzig. With around 50,000 vehicles, a third of which are commercial vehicles, Saxony's motorways are heavily used, especially the A4 near Dresden, which has to deal with up to 120,000 vehicles per day, as shown on The Saxons can be read.
Conclusion: Anyone traveling through southwest Saxony in the coming weeks should be prepared for construction work and diversions. Maybe it's worth taking a detour to alternative routes - remember "the journey is the destination"!