Prepare for Motorway Closures this Weekend: Expect Traffic Hiccups on Major Routes
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Heads up, peeps! This weekend, brace yourself for some traffic disruptions on significant routes around Cologne, Ruhr area, and Sauerland region. From Friday night to Monday morning, these motorways will be facing closures that could cause delays.
In the heart of Cologne, the A1 between Leverkusen-West and Leverkusen will shut down due to construction near the new Leverkusen Rhine Bridge. If your destination is Dortmund, you'll be diverted onto the A59 towards Düsseldorf and the A46, as per Autobahn GmbH.
For Koblenz-bound travelers, you can only march as far as the Leverkusen interchange. You'll need to hop on the A59 towards Düsseldorf to Leverkusen-Rheindorf junction, jump back on the A59, and reconnect with the A1 towards Koblenz. Or, you can board the Rhine ferry between Leverkusen-Hitdorf and Cologne-Langel, operating from 10:00 to 17:00 on Saturdays and Sundays, as suggested by the Autobahn GmbH.
ADAC Nordrhein cautions of increased traffic jams due to the construction site—even though the closure is over the weekend, several other construction sites along the so-called Cologne Ring might lead to congestion.
Moving on to the A52 between Düsseldorf and Essen, they've closed the stretch due to the demolition of a pedestrian bridge between Essen-Haarzopf and Essen-Rüttenscheid. At the Herne interchange, the A42 will be shut down for the weekend as they change traffic management in the existing construction site.
Over in the A45 near Lüdenscheid, northbound drivers will face a temporary closure due to the renovation of the Brunsbecke Bridge, with the Dortmund-bound lane shut between Lüdenscheid-Nord and Hagen-Süd.
To avoid these closures, consider these alternatives:
- Cologne: Switch to A59 or A57 for alternate routes connecting to other major highways.
- Ruhr Area: Try the A42 or A43 to bypass closures, depending on the specific location.
- Sauerland Area: Use routes like B7 or B236 to avoid motorway closures.
Remember to check local traffic updates, use navigation apps, and adjust plans if needed. Stay safe and happy motoring! 🛣️🚌🚀
To alleviate the effects of motorway closures, community aid could be sought for alternate transportation means, such as buses or carpooling. Additionally, in light of these construction projects, industry, finance, and transportation sectors should collaborate to fund the transport for the construction of new railways, which might serve as a more efficient alternative during these periods of motorway disruptions. The automotive sector could also play a role in providing temporary solutions, like car-sharing services or electric shuttles, to maintain mobility during these critical times.
