Traffic chaos in Munich: Maximilianstraße closed until the end of August!

Traffic chaos in Munich: Maximilianstraße closed until the end of August!

Road users in Munich must now prepare for significant restrictions. The famous Maximilianstrasse will be closed until August 29, 2025 due to track construction work. This closure applies from June 2, 2025, 7:00 a.m. to August 29, 2025, 5:00 p.m. and affects the section between Sternstrasse and Thierschstrasse, which is only 56 meters long. Although the road remains passable in both directions, increased traffic volumes and possible congestion are expected, testing drivers' patience. Like [news.de](https://www.news.de/auto/858679009/verkehrsmelde-muenchen-zur-verkehrsstoerung-wegen-baustelle-sperrung-einschraenku ng-from-02-06-2025-to-29-08-2025-restrictions-in-traffic-danger-of-congestion-in-munich-zip-code-80538-lehel-on-maximilianstrasse/1/) reports, you should also consider alternative routes to avoid traffic jams.

The construction work on Maximilianstrasse is only part of the extensive program of measures that the city is now implementing. The Munich municipal utility has also carried out work on the supply network in Isartalstrasse (Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt) and several other construction sites in the city area, which will last until the end of July. Here, pedestrians and cyclists must pay attention to restrictions in the sidewalk and roadway areas, while car traffic can continue to flow. Those interested can read the details on the [City of Munich] website (https://stadt.muenchen.de/infos/baustellen-verkehrseinschraenkungen.html).

Current construction sites in the city

The list of construction sites in Munich is long and many streets are affected. For example, there are restrictions on Josef-Felder-Straße in connection with the U5 extension. Here the road area is reduced to one lane each, which makes access to the Pasing-Arcaden via Offenbachstrasse unavoidable. Pedestrian and bicycle traffic are not affected by these measures.

• Karlsplatz / Stachus (Altstadt/Lehel): Gleis- und U-Bahn-Bauwerkssanierung bis voraussichtlich 2. Oktober 2025.
• Kaufingerstraße 11-13: Sanierung des ehemaligen C&A-Gebäudes bis voraussichtlich Januar 2026.
• Landshuter Allee 52: Arbeiten am Stromnetz bis voraussichtlich Oktober 2025.

That's not all, Lindwurmstrasse is also in focus: there will be a complete closure for all types of traffic from mid-October, which will last until the beginning of December. To ensure mobility, a free shuttle bus will be set up. The planning of these measures is part of the initiative for intelligent traffic management, which, according to Bayern.de, is intended to optimize the performance and safety of the road traffic infrastructure. A necessary focus for this is on digital networking and communication between road users and infrastructure.

Munich traffic management shows that well-organized construction sites can continue to safely direct pedestrian and bicycle traffic while addressing the challenges of road construction. With all of these measures, the city and transport companies hope to make the city fit for the future and to effectively solve the traffic problem. It is therefore advisable to always keep yourself informed about current changes and, if necessary, use public transport or alternative routes.