Construction work at the University of Bayreuth

The University of Bayreuth is growing – and that is cause for celebration! With the North-East development project (Baumaßnahme Erschließung Nord-Ost), we are creating new spaces for research, teaching and innovation that will further strengthen our university and make it fit for the future. The "Northeast Infrastructure Development" involves the expansion of existing infrastructure to enable the supply of additional buildings on campus with electricity, heating, cooling, water, and more. Over the next two years, extensive construction activities will take place in the eastern part of the campus to help prepare for further growth.

In the course of this welcome development, however, some restrictions are unavoidable. Construction work on the campus expansion will begin in July 2025. This will have a particular impact on public transport and the parking situation around our campus.

Please note in particular:

• “Mensa” bus stop 
  The bus stop will be relocated from July 9, 2025. As a replacement, an interim stop will be set up in front of the AI building. From there, the canteen and other central facilities are within walking distance. Additional stops will also be set up on Universitätsstraße (for details please refer to the illustration below).
• Parking Lot P1
  From 30 June 2025, parts of Parking Lot P1 will be temporarily closed and its use restricted due to the establishment of a construction site storage area for materials and equipment. Access to the usable section of the lot will be maintained but may vary depending on the progress of the works.
• Parking lot next to the Sports Building
  To allow for the construction of a temporary bypass road, this parking lot will be completely closed off starting 30 June 2025. Once the bypass is in place, the parking lot will be reopened for regular use.

• Pedestrian and bicycle path at the campus entrance
  The path from the traffic light to the Sports Building will be closed starting 30 June 2025 due to the construction of the temporary bypass. The exact area of closure will depend on the site layout and work being carried out. According to current plans, this closure is expected to remain in effect until March 2026.
  The pedestrian and bicycle path on the opposite side of the entrance road (next to the University’s anniversary banner) will remain fully accessible during this time.
  
  

Additionally, temporary changes to traffic flow will occur near the LED welcome screen just past the main entrance to campus during the construction period.

We kindly ask for your understanding during these temporary restrictions, which are in the service of the further development of our university. From July 2025, please allow more time for your commute and consider alternative ways of commuting, for example by bike or carpooling.

We will keep you regularly informed of current information via the university's official channels.