It's Time to Navigate Dresden's Traffic Chaos: Postplatz Renovation Starts June 29!
Construction work overtakes Dresden Postplatz, causing traffic disruptions in nearby transportation networks
June 29, 2025, is going to be a game-changer for commuters in Dresden! The central Postplatz intersection is undergoing an urgently needed facelift, causing a headache for trams, buses, and cars alike. The Dresden Public Transportation Company (DVB) has announced that this construction work will last a whopping three weeks, ending on July 21.
What's the Deal with Traffic?
Since this renovation takes place during the summer holidays, you can expect many routes to adjust their schedules. In the vicinity of the Postplatz, road closures will appear on popular streets like Wilsdruffer Straße and Wallstraßen. Car traffic might experience some discomfort, but the Wilsdruffer Straße underground garage will remain accessible.
Line Deterrents
Tram Line 1:
- Line split:
- Section 1: Prohlis - Webergasse (via Prager Straße, Pirnaischer Platz)
- Section 2: Leutewitz - Postplatz (Zwinger), then continues as Line 9 to Kaditz
Tram Line 2:
- Detour between Straßburger Platz and Bahnhof Mitte via Lennéplatz - Hauptbahnhof - S-Bahnhof Freiberger Straße
- Extended from Gorbitz to Pennrich (replaces Line 7)
Tram Line 3:
- Line split:
- Section 1: Coschütz - Webergasse (via Hauptbahnhof, Prager Straße)
- Section 2: Wilder Mann - Postplatz (Zwinger), then continues as Line 11 to Bühlau
Tram Line 4:
- Detour between Pirnaischer Platz and Anton-/Leipziger Straße via Hauptbahnhof - S-Bahnhof Freiberger Straße - Bahnhof Mitte - Kongresszentrum
Tram Line 7:
- Detour via Postplatz (Zwinger) - Maxstraße - Bahnhof Mitte (Seminarstraße) - Cottaer Straße
- Shortened: All trips end in Gorbitz
Tram Line 9:
- Line split:
- Section 1: Prohlis - Pirnaischer Platz, then continues as Line 44 to Laubegast
- Section 2: Kaditz - Postplatz (Zwinger), then continues as Line 1 to Leutewitz
Tram Line 11:
- Line split:
- Section 1: Zschertnitz - Webergasse (via Hauptbahnhof, Prager Straße)
- Section 2: Bühlau - Postplatz (Zwinger), then continues as Line 3 to Wilder Mann
Tram Line 12:
- Detour between Pirnaischer Platz and S-Bahnhof Freiberger Straße via Hauptbahnhof
Tram Line 44:
- New line routing: Laubegast - Straßburger Platz - Pirnaischer Platz, then continues as Line 9 to Prohlis
Bus Line 62:
- Additional trips in late-night and weekend traffic between Johannstadt and Löbtau Süd
- Postplatz stop is cancelled
Bus Line 68:
- Additional trips in late-night and weekend traffic between S-Bf. Strehlen and Friedrichstadt
The city center will still be accessible via alternative stops such as Webergasse, Zwinger, and Pirnaischer Platz, according to DVB. The tram lines 6, 8, 10, and 13 are not affected. The customer center at Postplatz will also remain open during the construction work.
Why Such a Fuss?
DVB has revealed that the heavily used Postplatz intersection is worn out after more than 20 years of tireless operation. Therefore, the entire track system, along with four adjacent junctions, will be completely renovated. The new intersection, comprising 675 meters of track and weighing approximately 60 tons, will be installed in shifts, even on weekends.
Other improvements like modernizing overhead lines and power supply, renovating an old telecom shaft, and removing drainage pipes are also part of the overhaul. The estimated cost of this transformation? A hefty 1.9 million euros, according to DVB.
If you're curious about what else is happening in Saxony, check out our articles on fewer ferry crossings and budget decisions affecting Dresden's transport authority. Stay tuned for updates on this construction project and other transportation changes in the city!
The renovation of the Postplatz intersection in Dresden, starting June 29, will impact not only the transportation industry but also the finance sector, as the Dresden Public Transportation Company (DVB) is investing 1.9 million euros in this transformation. This extensive construction work will affect various tram lines, such as Line 1, Line 2, Line 3, Line 4, Line 7, Line 9, Line 11, Line 12, and Line 44, as well as bus Line 62 and 68, causing adjustments in their schedules and routes.
