Traffic chaos in Neustadt near Coburg: A73 junction remains closed!

Traffic chaos in Neustadt near Coburg: A73 junction remains closed!

An extensive renovation at the Neustadt bei Coburg junction will now bring significant changes to traffic. Since June 30, 2025, the junction in the direction of Nuremberg has remained closed due to an important renovation of the junction structure. However, in the direction of Suhl, the junction has already reopened. Again Wiesentbote Reportedly, traffic will be rerouted over a large area in the coming period, which could cause additional disruption to regional road traffic.

The renovation of the B4, especially the Rödental bypass, began on June 2, 2025 with extensive construction work. These measures, which are being carried out by the Bamberg State Building Authority, are scheduled to be completed by July 25, 2025. A full closure of the B4 will be necessary during the entire construction phase, meaning road users will have to prepare for diversions. Traffic will be redirected via the Ebersdorf junction near Coburg, both in the direction of Suhl and Bamberg. Particularly important: No diversion is possible via the Rödental junction as there are also construction sites there.

Traffic disruptions and diversion notices

The following diversions are planned for the affected road users:

• Fahrtrichtung Suhl: Umleitung erfolgt an der Anschlussstelle Ebersdorf bei Coburg, der Verkehr wird von Ebersdorf nach Neustadt bei Coburg und weiter nach Sonneberg geleitet.
• Fahrtrichtung Bamberg: Auch hier wird an der Anschlussstelle Ebersdorf umgeleitet.

Road users who want to take the A73 towards Nuremberg should follow the diversion via the A73 towards Suhl to the Coburg junction. In any case, it is recommended to drive particularly carefully in the construction site area. The effects of these measures should not be underestimated and require a certain amount of patience and flexibility from everyone involved.

Investments in transport infrastructure

The extensive renovation work on the B4 and A73 in the Neustadt bei Coburg area is part of a larger plan that Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder announced during this legislative period. According to a recent press release on the BMV website Around 166 billion euros will be made available for transport infrastructure. These funds flow into rail, federal highways and waterways and show that the government has a great interest in ending the renovation backlog and making the infrastructure fit for the future.

Overall, transport investments were increased by more than 60 percent, with a focus on the renovation and maintenance of existing roads and bridges. These measures are crucial to ensure reliable transport connections in the region. And although there are currently some traffic disruptions, the ultimate goal is to strengthen our infrastructure and make it safer for the future.