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Traffic jams and detours: Usedom difficult to reach due to construction work!
Construction work in Wolgast: Complete closure of the B111 from June 17th to 20th, 2025 will affect accessibility to Usedom.
Traffic jams and detours: Usedom difficult to reach due to construction work!
Usedom, the popular Baltic Sea island, has established itself as a popular destination for holidaymakers in recent years. The idyllic beaches and charming resorts attract many, but this season travelers will have to deal with some traffic delays. On June 16, 2025, the topic is clear: construction sites are part of the summer, and the current situation could affect the start of visitors' vacation.
From Tuesday, June 17th to Friday, June 20th, federal highway 111 near Wolgast will be completely closed at night. Holidaymakers should pay particular attention to this period, as the disruptions should not be underestimated. The construction work to renew the road surface between the post office intersection and the intersection to the port does not only affect through traffic. There will be a comprehensive closure between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m., resulting in diversions within town. Motorists heading towards Usedom are routed via Werftstrasse and Kronwiekstrasse, while traffic from the island is routed via urban streets such as Robert-Koch-Strasse.
Detours and restrictions
The journey is particularly challenging for trucks. They have to go over the Zecheriner Bridge to get to their desired destination. This measure is necessary because for safety reasons a partial closure is not possible. In addition to creating inconvenience, the construction work aims to improve road conditions in the long term, making travel easier on the island and beyond.
However, weather conditions could affect the schedule. If the planned work is not completed in the agreed nights, the full closure could be extended on Friday evening, June 20th, into the night of Saturday, June 21st. Travelers are therefore advised to find out about alternative routes in good time and to allow enough time.
Long-term infrastructure planning
The current construction work paints a larger picture that also goes beyond the island of Usedom. The Federation for the Environment and Nature Conservation Germany (BUND) is addressing the need to rethink federal transport route planning. A new federal transport infrastructure and mobility plan for 2040 aims to find ways to make mobility sustainable while also taking climate protection concerns into account. This could also have positive effects on the infrastructure around Usedom in the future.
Overall, it remains to be seen how the regional traffic situation will develop. The coming days will require flexibility and tact from holidaymakers in order to be able to enjoy the amenities of Usedom's beaches and attractions despite the diversions.