Traffic Alert: Closure of A43 Highway close to Grumme commencing from this Thursday in Bochum
Major Road Closure Affects A43 Near Bochum
A significant road closure is set to impact the A43 motorway network, as a section of the adjacent A40 between Bochum-Harpen and Westkreuz junctions will be closed for 15 weeks starting from 6 August 2024 due to the reconstruction of the damaged Schlachthofbrücke bridge.
Details of the Closure and Works
The A40 will be completely closed in both directions on this section, with half of the damaged viaduct being rebuilt, and the Schlachthofbrücke being demolished and rebuilt. The closure is expected to last 15 weeks, and even after reopening this section, further traffic restrictions will continue until mid-2025 as the southern part of the bridge is constructed. The bridge reconstruction aims for a two-carriageway road in each direction with shoulders for better traffic flow once complete.
Alternatives and Detours for Drivers
Traffic is being diverted onto the A448 and A43 motorways. For drivers traveling from Essen towards Dortmund, the recommended route is to take the A448 at Bochum West interchange, then connect to the A43 at Bochum/Witten interchange, and then back to the A40 at Bochum interchange. For the opposite direction (towards Essen), the detour is the reverse route on the A43 and A448. These detours use the existing motorway network to manage traffic flow during the A40 closure.
Context on Area and Roads
Bochum is a major city in North Rhine-Westphalia connected by several autobahns including the A40, A43, and A44. The A43 itself remains open and is part of the recommended detour route.
Drivers using the A43 should anticipate increased traffic due to its role as a diversion route. No specific new closures on the A43 itself near Bochum were found; the major disruption involves the A40.
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This information is current as of August 2025, based on authoritative sources including Autobahn GmbH and recent traffic updates. The article about the road closure on the A43 was published by Time, and was created by Danny Buchel. The traffic office has issued a notice about the road closure on the A43. The article includes a call to stay tuned for further updates.
- As a result of the road closure on the A40 near Bochum due to bridge reconstruction, politics and general-news discussions might center around traffic management solutions in the region, as well as potential economic impacts for commuters and businesses during the 15-week closure.
- The ongoing A40 road closure near Bochum and the subsequent detours on the A448 and A43 have led to increased traffic on the A43, potentially prompting discussions in local politics about the need for additional infrastructure to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion in the area.
