Traffic chaos in Munich: Franz-Joseph-Strasse closed!

Traffic chaos in Munich: Franz-Joseph-Strasse closed!

What's going on in Munich? Today, July 5, 2025, the city will be impacted by maintenance and rehabilitation projects that will result in significant traffic restrictions. Franz-Joseph-Straße in particular will be affected by a closure during this time. This measure, the News.de will apply from this evening, 7:00 p.m., until tomorrow, July 6, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

The traffic sections affected include Franz-Joseph-Straße in the direction of Odeonsplatz, as well as Ludwigstraße, which will be closed in the opposite direction. Drivers must expect increased traffic volumes and traffic jams - it is therefore advisable to avoid the affected areas or drive carefully.

Sporting activities despite the construction site

Interestingly, the closure coincides with a major sporting event: the SportScheck RUN, which will take place on a shorter route of 969 meters during the closure. This event, the ganz-muenchen.de illuminated, will be held on July 2, 2023 and aims to promote fitness and a sense of community in Munich. Participants can take part in both the half marathon (21.1 km) and shorter distances.

A special route through the English Garden and adjacent areas will be planned for the sporting marches. There will even be refreshment stations and a pacer service for those who want to achieve their personal best. The event is accompanied by an extensive security concept, including emergency bracelets for participants.

Mobility behavior in Munich

Given the extensive construction work and events, it is interesting to note how the mobility behavior of Munich residents has changed in recent years. According to a recent study, the proportion of journeys made on foot is constantly increasing. In 2023, 33% of respondents walked, with the proportion of car trips falling from 34% to 24%. In addition, over 76% of the journeys made were made using environmentally friendly means of transport. This data comes from a comprehensive study of the Technical University of Dresden, which was carried out in 2023.

Overall, it is clear that Munich residents are placing increasing value on sustainable mobility, which is reflected not only in the use of public transport, but also in the increasing use of car sharing and rental bikes. It remains to be seen how these trends will develop in light of today's traffic disruptions and the challenges ahead.