Traffic - Tractor demo in Leipzig: traffic restrictions expected
A demonstration with tractors has been registered for Monday morning in Leipzig city center. Massive traffic restrictions are expected, according to the police in the morning. According to the announcement, 300 tractors and trucks are expected.
The participants want to meet at 8 a.m. at the Park and Ride Neue Messe and drive from there towards the inner city ring road at around 9 a.m.. Several laps of the ring are planned there. The demonstration will end at 11 a.m. at the Völkerschlachtdenkmal. According to the police, there will be no full closure of the route. Accordingly, the right-hand side of the Ring will be used for the demonstration. Arrivals from outside Leipzig are also expected, according to the police spokesperson.
The demonstration is taking place under the slogan "Traffic lights force us to stand still - we will stop at red lights!". The background to the protest is the planned abolition of tax concessions by the federal government.
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The police have advised commuters to avoid the city center on Monday morning due to the anticipated large-scale traffic disruptions caused by the tractor demonstration. Travelers coming from Leipzig's outskirts should be aware of possible delays and consider alternative routes. The organizers plan to start the demonstration at 8 a.m. from the Park and Ride Neue Messe, which is located in Saxony, a region known for its rich history and cultural offerings. The tractor protest will reach its conclusion at the Völkerschlachtdenkmal, a prominent landmark in Leipzig.
Source: www.stern.de
