A key junction in Berlin’s Niederschönhausen neighbourhood, in the district of Pankow, is fully closed to traffic from Monday 12 October to 30 October while the road surface is rebuilt. Drivers face a signed detour, and tram line M1 will be interrupted on part of its route from 19 to 24 October, the Berliner Morgenpost reports.
What happened
According to the Berliner Morgenpost, the Bezirksamt Pankow (the district council office for Pankow) announced a Vollsperrung, meaning a full closure, of the junction where Dietzgenstraße, Schönhauser Straße and Schillerstraße meet. The closure began on Monday 12 October and is due to last until 30 October.
The work is a complete renewal of the road surface. The newspaper reports that the aim is to make the junction better able to cope with the rise in traffic seen over the past few years.
The Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG), Berlin’s public transport operator, will use part of the closure period to carry out extra work on the tram tracks. As a result, tram line M1 will not run on one section of its route for several days.
The Berliner Morgenpost puts the cost of the roadworks at 197,275 euros. The project is paid for with federal funding from what is known as the Mautauskehr, a federal funding stream drawn from road toll revenue.
What it means for you
If you live in or travel through Niederschönhausen, these are the main points from the report:
- Drivers: The junction of Dietzgenstraße, Schönhauser Straße and Schillerstraße is closed to all vehicles from 12 to 30 October. The official detour runs via Pastor-Niemöller-Platz, Friedrich-Engels-Straße, Kastanienallee and Mittelstraße. Expect more traffic on these streets and allow extra time.
- Tram M1 passengers: From 19 to 24 October, the M1 will not run between Pastor-Niemöller-Platz and Schillerstraße. Replacement buses will run between the affected stops, known in German as Ersatzverkehr (replacement service).
- Timing: Outside 19 to 24 October, the source does not mention any interruption to the M1. The road closure itself lasts longer than the tram disruption.
If you use the M1 to get to work, school or appointments in the week of 19 October, plan for a change between tram and bus and allow more time. Before you set off, it is worth checking the BVG’s own journey planner or app for the exact location of replacement bus stops and any updated timings, as the newspaper’s report does not give these details.
Cyclists and pedestrians should also take care around the site. The source does not say whether foot or bike access through the junction will remain open, so check signage on the ground.
What to watch next
- 19 October: The M1 interruption between Pastor-Niemöller-Platz and Schillerstraße begins, with replacement buses taking over on that section.
- 24 October: The planned end of the M1 interruption and the BVG track work.
- 30 October: The planned end of the full road closure at the junction.
- M1 extension: The Berliner Morgenpost has separately reported on plans to extend the M1, with five new stops planned in Pankow. Residents along the line may want to follow that story too.
Roadworks schedules can change, so keep an eye on announcements from the Bezirksamt Pankow and the BVG in case the dates move.
Source: Berliner Morgenpost
Sources
- Berliner Morgenpost: Vollsperrung in Niederschönhausen für drei Wochen: Auch Tramlinie M1 betroffen, accessed 12 October 2026
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