Construction site brings relief: tram line 11 returns!

Construction site brings relief: tram line 11 returns!

The construction work on Bautzner Straße in Dresden, which began in April 2023, is on the home stretch. With the return of tram line 11 to regular service on June 30, 2025 from 3:30 a.m., a long-awaited step towards normality will be taken for the over 10,000 passengers affected daily. During this time, replacement traffic was necessary, which led many to ignore DVB, like them Saxon reported.

The construction site was not only a necessary evil to repair the flood damage from 2013, but also an opportunity to renew cycle paths and barrier-free stops. In total, the costs for the construction work amount to at least 10 million euros, of which 1.6 million euros have already been covered by the state.

Acceptance work and diversions

Important construction approvals and the final work on the Prießnitz Bridge are currently underway. Work is also still underway at the Waldschlößchenbrücke stop. Drivers must use detours to avoid the construction sites throughout the construction period. The replacement rail service costs the city 70,000 euros per week; In total, the additional costs add up to almost 8 million euros. However, some construction work is still planned for 2031, so residents will have to prepare for further changes like this City of Dresden reported.

The work currently underway on the roadside includes the demolition and construction of a bridge as well as the replacement of media lines. According to current plans, the work should be completed between the beginning of July and the beginning of August 2025, including all acceptances and equipping the new stops with digital display boards.

A look at the entire construction landscape

But it's not just Bautzner Straße that is currently in focus. Road construction projects in Dresden are increasing - such as the renovation of Hamburger Straße, which is planned for 42 million euros from the end of 2025 to March 2029. Königsbrücker Straße will also be renovated from May 2026, at a cost of 87.5 million euros. Construction sites are a central issue in the city Day24 presented in detail.

These numerous construction projects will also permanently change the face of the city. The combination of the return of tram line 11 and the further planned renovation work promises a positive development of public transport, even if residents have to be patient due to the current restrictions. One thing is certain: in the coming years, Dresden will not only be more beautiful, but also better connected.