Traffic chaos in Schmalkalden: construction sites cause massive traffic jams!

Traffic chaos in Schmalkalden: construction sites cause massive traffic jams!

Traffic fans in Thuringia should prepare for various construction sites this week and therefore some diversions and closures. There are numerous construction sites in the Schmalkalden-Meiningen district in particular that can affect traffic flow. Rhönkanal reports on various measures that are necessary to improve the road infrastructure.

From the B 19 in Wasungen, where a partial closure will take place on October 21, 2025 due to repair work on Meininger Straße, to several construction sites on state and district roads, numerous restrictions are to be expected in the coming period. For example, the L 1028 Nesselbergstrasse will be affected from October 21st to 28th, 2025 for asphalt renovation work.

Full closures and diversions

Things will be particularly critical on the L 1131 in Schwarza, where a completely closed route will be created between October 22nd and 30th, 2025 due to road construction work. Drivers here have to expect diversions via Zella-Mehlis and Suhl. The L 1026 Gothaer Straße in Seligenthal will also be completely closed until October 30, 2025, which will result in further diversions.

Another highlight is the L 2621, half of which is closed until November 15, 2025 due to a fiber optic expansion. This also applies to the L 2622 between Bettenhausen and Stedtlingen, where the restrictions will also continue until this date. Not to mention the L 2668 in Wolfmannshausen, where construction site traffic will be dominated until November 28, 2025.

Current information and guides

Anyone who would like to find out about the current construction sites in the region can get valuable insights via the [Free State of Thuringia] platform (https://www.unstrut-hainich-kreis.de/landkreis/landratsamt/veroeffentlichungen/verkehrs-/baustelleninformationen/). The road traffic authorities of the districts, cities and municipalities are responsible for disseminating the relevant information. Information about the traffic situation and ongoing work can also be found on the website of the Thuringian State Office for Building and Transport.

Overall, this work is a necessary step to sustainably improve traffic conditions and infrastructure in the region. Drivers should prepare for delays and diversions and, if necessary, plan their routes in advance. Increased traffic volumes and congestion are to be expected, especially during rush hour.

Of course, you always want a safe journey - especially during the construction season, when potential dangers such as obstacles or the risk of slipping are constantly pointed out. It is therefore important to drive particularly carefully and follow the warnings on site.