Castle run in Potsdam: Traffic collapse on Sunday threatens!

Castle run in Potsdam: Traffic collapse on Sunday threatens!

Potsdam, Deutschland - Next Sunday it will be "running shoes" in Potsdam again, because the 20th Potsdam castle run is on the program. With up to 5000 runners who go on the track, the event becomes a true festival for sports enthusiasts and families. But not only the athletes have to struggle with challenges - the Potsdamers also have to adapt to some restrictions in local transport.

like the daily mirror Significant impairments in tram and bus traffic. Lines 91, 92, 93, 94, 96 and the bus lines X15, 605, 692, 695 and 697 are affected.

movement and silence

The running route itself runs along the picturesque surroundings of Potsdam. The half marathon starts at 9 a.m. and the 10-kilometer run follows a quarter of an hour later. The runners are guided up close to the famous castles and gardens on a varied route, including Zeppelinstraße, Breite Straße, Brandenburger Straße and the magnificent facilities of the Babelsberg park. The Glienicker Bridge is also crossed by the athletes before continuing to the new garden and finally to the forest road. The race ends around 12 noon, but until then the city will be transferred to a temporary traffic chaos.

The road closures start at 9 a.m. and extend over the city center and the Russian colony. All affected roads can still be passed until 8:30 a.m., after which it is important for drivers and pedestrians to find alternative routes. The closures are canceled gradually, usually half an hour after passing the runner field, except at the intersection of Zeppelinstraße/Forststraße, where the traffic disruptions will last longer.

future in view

Large events such as the Potsdam castle run are an indicator of the upswing in event tourism. This summer there is not only a variety of events in Potsdam, but throughout Germany that will attract people. In view of the upcoming European Football Championship and other sporting highlights, the urban administrations know that such large events also require extensive security and traffic strategies. According to f24.com , comprehensive preparations are necessary to manage possible traffic problems and to ensure the safety of the participants and spectators. A close cooperation between different institutions is required here.

The event season demands a good deal of patience and flexibility from the citizens and the transport companies. However, the Potsdamers can look forward to exciting competitions and a living cityscape. The feeling of community and joie de vivre that such major events have is irreplaceable. So the city of Potsdam turned in an inimitable way when the runners start the race on Sunday.