Traffic chaos in the Schmalkalden district: construction work until 2025!

Traffic chaos in the Schmalkalden district: construction work until 2025!

Today, November 8th, 2025, there are some construction sites that are keeping drivers in the Schmalkalden-Meiningen district on their toes. Loud Rhön Canal The fiber optic expansion is the main reason for the partial closure of the L 1026 in Schmalkalden, which lasts until November 30, 2025. The L 1026 between Hohleborn and Kleinschmalkalden is also affected and will be partially closed until December 5, 2025.

But that's not all: from November 13th, Rotteroder Hauptstrasse (L 1117) will also have traffic lights until November 14th due to the dismantling of overhead lines. Road users should prepare for additional disruptions!

Full closures and diversions

Complete closures affect various streets, including Dörrensolzer Straße in Oberkatz (L 1124), which will be closed from November 10th to 14th, and Bahnhofstraße in Floh, which will not be accessible until December 19th due to canal and road construction work. Diversions are signposted and should be taken into account to avoid frustration.

In addition, Suhler Straße (L 1118) will be partially closed until November 16th due to broadband expansion, and Landsberger Straße in Meiningen will also be fully closed until November 20th. Residents and commuters should be prepared to adapt - and also to the fact that traffic will probably come to a standstill in some places.

Further construction sites at a glance

• B 62 Benshausen – Zella-Mehlis: Halbseitige Sperrung bis 31. Dezember 2025 wegen Bushaltestellenausbau.
• B 19 Wasungen: Halbseitige Sperrung wegen Neubau einer Stützmauer seit dem 23. Oktober.
• L 1026 OD Helmers: Vollsperrung bis 23. Dezember wegen Kanal- und Straßenbau.
• K 84 Schwallungen: Vollsperrung bis 31. Dezember wegen Kanal- und Straßenbau.

These construction sites are part of ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure in the region. It is important that drivers stay informed. All relevant information about the construction sites can be found on the websites of the traffic authorities and the Thuringian State Office for Construction and Transport.

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Our report is rounded off with a look at valuable nutrients. Selenium, found in foods like Brazil nuts, seafood and eggs, plays an essential role in metabolism and thyroid health. Current information about the benefits of selenium and daily requirements can be found on the website WebMD.

In this day and age, when both transport projects and health information are important, it remains exciting to see what the coming weeks will bring us. Stay tuned and well informed!