Traffic on A38 between Merseburg and Leipzig restricted - A38 motorway faces year-long delays as resurfacing work kicks off

Drivers using the A38 motorway between Merseburg-Süd and Leipzig-Südwest will face delays from today. Preparatory work for major resurfacing has begun, bringing lane closures and reduced speed test limits. The current restrictions are set to last until early March next year.

The latest disruptions mark the start of early preparations for a larger rehabilitation project. While the full timeline for the main works remains unclear, the initial phase will run from February 9 to around March 6, 2026. During this period, temporary closures and speed test restrictions will apply in both directions.

The measures are designed to pave the way for full pavement rehabilitation. Authorities have warned that drivers should expect ongoing delays as the work progresses. No further details on the complete duration of the main project have been released so far.

The A38 will operate under reduced capacity for nearly 13 months as part of the preparatory phase. Speed test limits and lane closures will remain in place until early March 2026. Further updates on the main rehabilitation schedule are expected in due course.