Roadblock on A40 in Bochum
Road Closure on A40 between Bochum and Essen: Detours and Alternative Routes
Motorists planning to travel towards Duisburg from Bochum should be aware of a closure on the A40, scheduled to take place from August 18th to August 26th. The closure affects the section between Bochum-Wattenscheid West and Essen-Zentrum, heading towards Duisburg.
The closure, which is due to road maintenance work by Autobahn GmbH Rheinland, will start on August 18th at 3 PM and is expected to end on August 26th at 5 AM. During this period, traffic on the A40 will be diverted.
If you are heading towards Duisburg on the A40, the recommended detour involves taking the A45, A2, and A3. After the diversion, re-entry can be made directly onto the A40 towards Duisburg before the Ruhrschnellweg tunnel from the interchange Essen-Zentrum. Signs in the area of the closed interchanges will provide further guidance for traffic.
Alternatively, you could consider taking public transportation options like buses or trains to avoid the road closure. This might involve taking a train from Bochum to Essen or Dortmund, then transferring to another train or bus to reach Duisburg.
Using local roads to avoid the motorway altogether is also an option, although this route may be more time-consuming and could be affected by local traffic conditions.
It's important to note that the specific detour for this closure is not detailed in the available information, so following signposted diversions is recommended.
Diversion for traffic on the A40 will occur at the interchange Bochum-Wattenscheid West if the A45, A2, and A3 route is not followed.
The closure of the A40 between Bochum and Essen, scheduled for August 18th, is still in effect and will end on August 26th. We advise motorists to plan their journey accordingly and check for any updates or changes in the traffic situation.
- The road maintenance work on the A40 between Bochum and Essen, scheduled from August 18th to August 26th, might affect the weather conditions for motorists traveling in that area due to increased traffic and possible road diversions.
- In case of poor weather conditions during the road closure on the A40 between Bochum and Essen, motorists may consider taking public transportation options like buses or trains to avoid the road closure and possible accidents on the diverted routes.
