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Erfurt in construction madness: cycle paths versus drivers - who wins?
Erfurt is facing construction chaos: Nordhäuser Straße is being redesigned, numerous closures and diversions until 2026.
Erfurt in construction madness: cycle paths versus drivers - who wins?
There's a lot going on in Erfurt right now - construction sites upon construction sites! Nordhäuser Straße in the north of Erfurt is currently being completely redesigned. This important artery, which leads, among other things, to a hospital and a police station, is being extensively renovated. Generous cycle paths 3.25 meters wide will be created on both sides of the street. But that's not the only change: the street will be reduced to one lane in each direction, which is met with little enthusiasm by some residents. Users on Facebook express their frustration with the measures, particularly the narrowing of lanes for cars. Critical comments highlight the narrow space for car traffic compared to the wide cycle paths. Nevertheless, there are also voices that welcome the redesign and point out the advantages for cyclists. Thuringia24 reports.
In addition to Nordhäuser Straße, there are many other construction sites on the agenda. The street on Müfflingstraße is expected to be completely closed until June 30, 2025, as a complex measure is being carried out there. Pushkinstrasse will remain closed until July 4, 2025 while house connections are made. Stauffenbergallee and the Schmidtstedter Junction North are also affected; depending on construction progress, lane reductions can be expected by October 25, 2025. There is a partial closure on Liebknechtstrasse between Fritz-Büchner-Strasse and Schlachthofstrasse until July 18th due to the renewal of the drinking water pipe.
A look at the current construction sites
Erfurt is all about construction sites and diversions. Here are some of the main construction sites currently underway:
| Construction site | Blocking time | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Müfflingstrasse | until June 30, 2025 | Complex measure |
| Pushkin Street | until July 4, 2025 | Making house connections |
| Stauffenbergallee, Schmidtstedter Knot North | until October 25, 2025 | Construction of a transport canal |
| Liebknechtstrasse | until July 18, 2025 | Renewal of drinking water pipe |
| Cusanusstrasse No. 2 | until November 30, 2025 | Connection work |
Overall, there are numerous construction sites active in the city and the traffic situation will continue to worsen in the coming months. The city administration has provided comprehensive information about the construction site situation. An overview can be found on the official website, for example erfurt.de. Here, Erfurt residents can always stay up to date and find out about diversions and closures.
The good news: There are currently no reports of any particularly dangerous situations on the construction sites, and the city is trying to keep possible disruptions for road users as low as possible. Nevertheless, drivers and cyclists should have a lot of patience in the next few weeks, because the construction site chaos in Erfurt will be with us for quite a while. Traffic situation.de has the latest reports on the construction sites ready so that everyone can get neutral information about what is going on on the streets of Erfurt.