Traffic chaos in Munich: Massive construction site on Herzog-Wilhelm-Straße!
Important traffic information on construction sites in Altstadt-Lehel: Restrictions on Herzog-Wilhelm-Straße until 2028.

Traffic chaos in Munich: Massive construction site on Herzog-Wilhelm-Straße!
In the old town of Munich, a comprehensive construction site on Herzog-Wilhelm-Straße will cause traffic disruptions from October 14, 2024. The work will last until December 30, 2028 and is located on a 15 meter section between Herzogspitalstrasse and Josephspitalstrasse. This long-term measure will result in increased traffic volumes and risk congestion in one of the busiest areas of the city. Drivers are urged to plan alternative routes and exercise caution, as the Bavarian Central Office for Traffic Management emphasizes in its current report.
The construction site environment is not only a problem for drivers, but also affects pedestrians and cyclists, who have to expect restrictions due to various incidents. Construction sites are active in various parts of Munich, which could further burden traffic.
Current construction sites in Munich
A look at the other construction sites gives an impression of where extensive work is taking place throughout the city:
- Englschalkinger Straße 61 bis 65 (Bogenhausen): Stadtwerke führen bis voraussichtlich 29. August 2025 Arbeiten am Stromnetz durch, wobei eine Fahrspur entfällt. Fuß- und Radverkehr können die Baustelle passieren.
- Forstenrieder Allee (Forstenried): Hier wird eine Fernwärmeleitung verlegt, was zu einer vollständigen Sperrung der Fahrbahn zwischen Züricher Straße und Filchnerstraße bis voraussichtlich 1. August führt.
- Fürstenrieder Straße zwischen Ammerseestraße und Laimer Kreisel (Laim): Vorbereitungen für die Tram-Westtangente laufen mit einspuriger Befahrbarkeit in beiden Richtungen und Einschränkungen für den Autoverkehr.
- Gabelsbergerstraße / Türkenstraße (Maxvorstadt): Seit dem 10. März wird die Oberflächenwiederherstellung durchgeführt, mit Einschränkungen für den Autoverkehr, Fußgänger:innen und Radfahrer:innen können jedoch vorbeigehen.
- Geiselgasteigstraße/Theodolindenplatz (Harlaching): Arbeiten am Wassernetz sind bis zum 4. Juli geplant, wobei die Geiselgasteigstraße in Richtung Grünwald komplett gesperrt ist.
In addition, it should be noted that Garmischer Straße in the area of the Luise Kiesselbach Tunnel will also have construction sites until August 2025, which will lead to the loss of lanes and driveways. However, pedestrian and bicycle traffic are not affected.
Diversions and impacts
The urban construction work not only has an impact on the flow of cars, but also influences local public transport. For example, tram line 19 is in a rail replacement service between Fürstenrieder Straße and Von-der-Pfordten-Straße, which represents a challenge for commuters.
The extensive construction activity in Munich presents the city with major challenges, and it remains to be seen how traffic conditions can be kept stable during construction. The Munich city administration emphasizes the importance of keeping citizens fully informed about the restrictions and diversions. Current information is available online at any time on the city website, where an overview of all construction sites and traffic restrictions is provided. This ensures you maintain an overview of the current traffic situation and helps to avoid stress in everyday life.
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