Weekend Travel Alert: Road Closures Ahead on Three NRW Motorways
Weekend closure of three motorways in North Rhine-Westphalia - Over the weekend, three major highways in North Rhine-Westphalia were shut down.
Hey there, travelers! If you're planning a trip through the Ruhr area over the upcoming weekend, here's a heads up – roadworks are set to close three major motorways in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW)!
From this Friday evening, you'll face closures on the A45 at Schwerte, the A43 at Recklinghausen, and the A42-Rheinbrücke at Duisburg in both directions. The good news is, these routes should be back in action before the Monday morning rush hour (5:00 AM)!
Let's break it down:
- A45 Closure: The A45 will shut down at the Westhofen interchange from Friday evening (10:00 PM) due to the renewal of four bridges at the interchange. Don't worry, interregional traffic will be rerouted via other motorways in NRW.
- Duisburg-Beeckerwerth Closure: At Duisburg-Beeckerwerth, the Rheinbrücke will be closed in both directions from 9:00 PM. Traffic headed towards Dortmund will be diverted at the Duisburg-Baerl exit, while traffic bound for Kamp-Lintfort will take a detour at the Duisburg-Beeck exit. The detours will route via the A40, A57, and A59. During the closures, the bridge's cables will be inspected.
- A43 Expansion: The A43 between Witten and Marl is undergoing a six-lane expansion, which is causing the Herne interchange (A42) to be expanded. As a result, the A43 between the Recklinghausen interchange and Herne-Eickel will be closed in both directions from 9:00 PM.
Remember, these details are just the tip of the iceberg. For the most up-to-date information on these closures, or alternative routes during the weekend, be sure to check local German authorities or traffic services.
Now, although our lovely NRW motorways are getting a facelift this weekend, other parts of Germany are also buckling down for some road repairs. Some motorways like the A59 near Düsseldorf have already undergone urgent repairs, and the A3 near Solingen is experiencing disruptions and using the A59 as an alternative route.
Be prepared, drive safely, and don't forget to check the latest traffic updates!
- Paying heed to the community policy, travelers should be aware that road closures are imminent on three major motorways in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) over the weekend due to maintenance work.
- In particular, beginning Friday evening at 10:00 PM, the A45 is set to close at Schwerte for the renewal of four bridges at the Westhofen interchange, with interregional traffic being rerouted via other motorways in NRW.
- At Duisburg-Beeckerwerth, the Rheinbrücke will be shut down from 9:00 PM in both directions, with traffic being diverted through the A40, A57, and A59 as the bridge's cables are inspected.
- Meanwhile, the A43 between Witten and Marl is undergoing a six-lane expansion, causing the A42 at Herne interchange to be expanded. Consequently, the A43 between the Recklinghausen interchange and Herne-Eickel will be closed in both directions from 9:00 PM.
- While these motorway closures occur, investors should closely monitor the general-news and weather-forecasting for updates on potential car-accidents or weather conditions that could further complicate travel routes.
