Weekend Roadwork: Three Motorways Shut in North Rhine-Westphalia
Major arterial routes in North Rhine-Westphalia shut down during weekend. - Three major highways in North Rhine-Westphalia temporarily shut down during the weekend.
Got a ride scheduled in North Rhine-Westphalia this weekend? Buckle up and buckle down - three major motorways are about to go kaput! These wipes affect the A45 (Frankfurt-Dortmund), A43 (Wuppertal-Münster), and A42-Rheinbrücke at Duisburg.
The A45 is getting a facelift near the Westhofen interchange in Schwerte. Four bridges over the A1 (Cologne-Bremen) are getting some TLC, necessitating a full closure from Friday at 10 PM till Monday at 5 AM. Construction officials warn that four temporary structures need to be erected for the job, which means no A45 until the wee hours of Monday.
For motorists trying to navigate around this closure, the state of North Rhine-Westphalia will redirect traffic via its motorways. The diversions that were already in place due to the A45 closure at Lüdenscheid will still be used. Here, the Rahmedetal bridge is currently under reconstruction, and traffic will be routed via the Schwerte and Hagen-Nord interchanges.
At the Westhofen interchange, take heart! While the A45 is closed over the A1, there are still some on and off-ramps that will remain accessible. The local signs will help steer you in the right direction.
In Duisburg-Beeckerwerth, dreamers hoping to cross the Rhine via the A42 bridge will be sorely disappointed. This weekend, from Friday at 9 PM till Monday at 5 AM, the bridge will be closed for a cable inspection. If you're heading towards Dortmund, reroute at the Duisburg-Baerl interchange. Headed toward Kamp-Lintfort? Divert at the Duisburg-Beeck interchange. The motorway branch office Rhineland suggests a detour via the A40, A57, and A59.
If you're eyeing the A43 between Recklinghausen and Herne-Eickel, look away this weekend. The Herne motorway interchange (A42) is undergoing a six-lane expansion from Friday at 9 PM till Monday at 5 AM, shutting down the A43 in both directions.
Curious about real-time updates on road closures and detours? Keep an eye on local authorities such as:
- Autobahn NRW official website or app
- North Rhine-Westphalia Ministry of Transport updates
- Traffic information services like RDS or online services such as Google Maps traffic layer
- Community aid is needed during the weekend as three motorways in North Rhine-Westphalia, including the A45 and A43, will be closed for roadwork.
- To help with energy saving during the closures, motorists are advised to plan their journeys around the production of electricity by adjusting their travel times.
- For those traveling on the A45, it's important to be aware that energy can be saved by using public transportation or carpooling, as the bridges over the A1 will be closed and temporary structures will necessitate the full shutdown of the A45.
- In case of unfavorable weather conditions during the weekend roadwork, it's crucial for drivers to be prepared with emergency supplies, as delays are likely and energy consumption may increase due to idling vehicles.
