Leipzig's street congestion results in traffic limitations
On Sunday, the city of Leipzig will be hosting the Leipzig Run half marathon, and with it comes important changes to traffic and road closures. Here's what you need to know:
Road Detours
- The B2 near the Völkerschlachtdenkmal will be detoured via Prager Straße, Semmelweisstraße/Philipp-Rosenthal-Straße, Zwickauer Straße, and Richard-Lehmann-Straße. Please note that inbound traffic on Prager Straße remains open.
- For drivers on Prager Straße, the outbound detour starts at Naunhofer Straße and follows a specific route.
- Additional bypasses will be established along the race route.
- Detours for the closures of Bornaer Straße and Güldengossaer Straße will be via Muldentalstraße → S242 → Liebertwolkwitzer Straße.
- A bypass for the Gorbitzer settlement is set up on Chemnitzer Straße at Gorbitzer Straße/Höltystraße.
Traffic Closures and Reopenings
- Full traffic closures will be in place by 8:45 AM. The process of reopening the roads will commence around 1:30 PM.
Alternative Transportation
- Changes in bus lines 70, 75, 76, 79, and ALITA 108 will occur between 7 AM and 3:30 PM, as provided by Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe on [www.l.de].
Safety Measures
- Drivers are asked to observe no-parking zones and remove parked vehicles from the race route for safety reasons.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it's best to consult local resources directly. You can contact the event organizer's info line at (0341) 22171570 or via email at [email protected]. Alternatively, you can check the official website of the Leipzig Run or look for announcements from local news outlets or the City of Leipzig's official website. Following the event organizers or local authorities on social media platforms can also provide real-time updates on traffic and parking arrangements.
During the Leipzig Run half marathon in Leipzig on Sunday, drivers traveling on Prager Straße may need to adjust their routes as Prager Straße will be part of the outbound detour for traffic going past the B2 near the Völkerschlachtdenkmal. Additionally, participants will be engaging in various sports activities along the race route, including running the half marathon.
