Postplatz in Dresden: Massive construction site causes traffic collapse!

Postplatz in Dresden: Massive construction site causes traffic collapse!

The city of Dresden is facing a major redesign project, as from Monday, June 30, 2025, Postplatz will become a major construction site for a period of three weeks. The full closure, which will last until July 21, 2025, is a necessary measure to renew the outdated track crossing, which has been in operation for over 20 years and is heavily used. Around 43,000 passengers use this central transport hub every day, which represents an increase of 43 percent, as radiodresden.de reports.

The track crossing is not just a simple transport route, but a crucial part of local public transport in Dresden. The exchange is taking place as part of the measures taken by the Dresden Transport Authority (DVB), which have already been prepared in the workshops. The aim is to minimize construction time through prefabricated track structures and thus keep traffic disruption on site as low as possible.

Traffic restrictions and diversions

Travelers and drivers must expect significant restrictions during the construction period. Trams and buses cannot use Postplatz. A total of 8 tram lines and one bus line are affected. Diversions for the affected lines have already been set:

• Linie 1: Geteilt, Prohlis zur Webergasse, Leutewitz zum Postplatz/Zwinger, weiter als Linie 9 nach Kaditz.
• Linie 2: Umleitung zwischen Straßburger Platz und Bahnhof Mitte über Hauptbahnhof.
• Linie 3: Geteilt, Coschütz bis Prager Straße, Wilden Mann zum Postplatz/Zwinger, als Linie 11 nach Bühlau.
• Linie 4: Umleitung zwischen Pirnaischem Platz und Anton-Leipziger Straße über Hauptbahnhof.
• Linie 7: Umleitung zwischen Postplatz (Zwingerbogen) und Löbtau über Ostra-Allee.
• Linie 12: Umleitung zwischen Pirnaischem Platz und S-Bahnhof Freiberger Straße über Hauptbahnhof.
• Linie 62: Tagsüber höhere Fahrfrequenz.
• Linie 68: Umleitung rund um den Postplatz über Marienstraße und Annenstraße.

The underground car park under the Altmarkt remains accessible, and entrances and exits from Pirnaischer Platz can also be used. However, drivers are advised to avoid the construction site as far as possible to avoid traffic jams and delays.

Why is this necessary?

The need for these measures is underpinned by several factors. Critical safety aspects such as cracks and outdated track crossing technology are just some of the reasons that lead to modernization. The work is necessary to ensure the long-term performance and operational stability of local transport. In addition, Postplatz has been a central element of urban development since the 1920s, and the measures are also intended to contribute to improving the living environment.

Residents and commuters are overwhelmingly positive about the project. Many see the closure as necessary, but there are also calls for better traffic planning, more cycle paths and pedestrian friendliness, as nadr.de reports. Another issue is the permanent greening of the square in order to reduce the so-called heat island effect, in which the square is up to 6.5 °C warmer than the surrounding green spaces.

Overall, the redesign of Postplatz is not only seen as part of the transport transition, but also as an opportunity to create an urban space that is more livable. This construction site could be the first step into a new era of mobility in Dresden. Once the work is complete, the city plans to discuss broader design options for the square that take both infrastructure and quality of life into account.

The following applies to passengers and drivers: keep your eyes open – the post office will change in the coming weeks!