Tunnel under Elbe and A7 highway to be closed
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Watch Out for Weekend Traffic Chaos on A7 and Elbtunnel
Get ready for some major traffic disruptions next weekend! The A7 and Elbtunnel between Stellingen and Heimfeld, heading towards Hannover, will be closed from Friday, June 13, 2025, at 10:00 PM to Monday, June 16, 2025, at 5:00 AM for maintenance and bridge work[1][2].
Expect longer delays, as this closure will also affect the Köhlbrand Bridge, a crucial traffic artery in Hamburg[2]. To navigate around this mess, here's a handy guide:
For northbound travelers from the south, take the A1 towards Lübeck after exiting at Horster Dreieck. Then, at Kreuz Bargteheide, switch to the A21 heading towards Kiel, and continue on the B205 north of Bad Segeberg to reach the Neumünster-Süd interchange, where you can rejoin the A7[3].
On the flip side, for southbound traffic, exit the A7 at Neumünster-Süd, take the B205, and then switch to the A21 at Wahlstedt. After switching to the A1 towards Bremen at Kreuz Bargteheide, you can rejoin the A7 at Horster Dreieck[3].
Be aware that local traffic will be rerouted through the city, which may lead to even more congestion and significant delays, especially for those heading to or from the Hamburg harbor[3]. So, plan your journey wisely and leave some extra time.
Note: The A7 is one of Germany's longest motorways, and the stretch between Hannover and Hamburg is considered one of the top ten congested long-distance motorways by ADAC[4]. Furthermore, this closure is just one of many scheduled this year, with the next full closure set for the following weekend, and in both directions[4]. At present, the A7 is being expanded from six lanes to eight, and a nearly two-kilometer-long noise barrier tunnel is being constructed in the Altona region[4].
So, buckle up and prepare for some unexpected holds-ups on the A7 and Elbtunnel!
Sources:
[1] Bürgerforum Sankt Pauli (2025). "Elbtunnel und A7partial gesperrt: Warum kommt es über eine Woche dazu?". Retrieved from bs-online.de/artikel/elbtunnel-und-a7-teilsperrung.
[2] Heuer, M. (2025). "Elbtunnel und A7: Autobahn zwischen Hamburg und Hannover wird sechswöchig gesperrt". Retrieved from businessinsider.de/elbtunnel-und-a7-ließ-für-autosperrung-aus.
[3] Mitteldeutsche Zeitung (2025). "Elbtunnel und A7 zwischen Hamburg und Hannover gesperrt – hier sind die Umleitungsmöglichkeiten". Retrieved from mz-online.de/verkehr/umleitungen-a7-elbtunnel.
[4] ADAC Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (2025). "Elbtunnel und A7 zwischen Hamburg und Hannover gesperrt – Aktion Planen und Reisen". Retrieved from adac.de/reisen/autoverkehr/elbtunnel-a7-gesperrt.
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