The last section of the Autobahn 72 between Rötha and the A38 south of Leipzig is now being fitted with so-called "whisper asphalt". This year, the open-pored asphalt will be laid on the stretch in the direction of Leipzig, according to the federal government's Autobahn GmbH. In 2027, it will be the turn of the opposite carriageway. The A72 should then be finally completed by the end of next year. It runs from Vogtland via Chemnitz to the Leipzig-Süd freeway junction.
The carriageway in the direction of Leipzig is completely closed during the asphalt work over a length of around three kilometers. Traffic will be routed across one lane at a time in the direction of Chemnitz. The Zwenkau junction in the direction of Leipzig will also be closed until mid-July.
