Traffic chaos in Schmalkalden-Meininger district: construction sites and closures!

Traffic chaos in Schmalkalden-Meininger district: construction sites and closures!

In the current week, drivers in the Schmalkalden-Meiningen district may adapt to some traffic disruptions that are due to various construction sites and maintenance work. The A 71 is particularly affected, because both the Rennsteig tunnel and the old castle tunnel must be closed for maintenance work. These closures come into force at the following times:

• 30.06.2025, 7:00 p.m. to 01.07.2025, 6:00 a.m.
• 01.07.2025, 7:00 p.m. to 07/2/2025, 6:00 a.m.
• 02.07.2025, 7:00 p.m. to 03.07.2025, 6:00 a.m.
• 03.07.2025, 7:00 p.m. to 04.07.2025, 6:00 a.m.

Another construction site that ensures diversions is the L 1129 from Oberhof to Schmücke, where half -side closures are necessary due to tree felling work until August 30, 2025. The L 3247 between Oberhof and the Ostknot Rondell is also affected from June 16 to the same date. Here you also have to be expected with half -side closures, because the work is necessary to ensure the safety and quality of the street infrastructure.

events and their effects

On June 21, 2025, the popular Rennsteig relay race will take place, which will also have an impact on traffic. Temporary closures and traffic disruptions are planned for this event. The following streets are affected:

• L 1024 Brotterode - Tabarz: 06:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• L 1026 Schmalkalden - Friedrichroda: 06:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• L 1028 Schnellbach-Tambach-Dietharz: 07:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• L 1128 Oberschönau - Oberhof: 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

further closures and construction sites

Numerous construction sites are registered in the district. For example, the K 84 will result in a full closure due to sewer and road construction work from June 30, 2025 to August 8, 2025 to August 8, 2025. Deriration are signposted. The situation is similar with the K 2513 in Breitenbach, which will be completely blocked on June 28, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Furthermore, some streets are affected due to fiber optic expansion, such as the K 2516 in middle -class kalden, which has traffic disruptions until June 27, 2025, as well as the K 2521 between Bettenhausen and Wohlmuthausen, which is affected by August 15, 2025.

For more information about the current traffic and construction site situation, it is advisable to visit the websites of the road construction office or local traffic authorities. Current information is at Rhoen Kanal , Unstrut-hainich-kreis and Transportation Available