Traffic chaos in Cologne: A1 construction site causes mega traffic jams!

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On September 15th, 2025 there will be traffic delays on the A1 near Cologne due to renovation work. Danger of traffic jams expected!

Am 15.09.2025 kommt es auf der A1 bei Köln zu Verkehrsbehinderungen wegen Sanierungsarbeiten. Staugefahr erwartet!
On September 15th, 2025 there will be traffic delays on the A1 near Cologne due to renovation work. Danger of traffic jams expected!

Traffic chaos in Cologne: A1 construction site causes mega traffic jams!

Drivers in Cologne must expect restrictions in the traffic situation on September 15, 2025. How news.de reported, the A1 motorway between the Cologne-Niehl exit and the Cologne-Nord motorway junction in the direction of Euskirchen and in the direction of Dortmund will be affected by extensive maintenance, renovation and bridge work.

The restrictions will begin at 9:00 a.m. on the day in question and are expected to last until 3:00 p.m. During this time, the right lane on the A1 will be closed in both directions, which is likely to have a significant impact on road conditions. The remaining lanes are narrowed, which can lead to higher traffic loads and an increased risk of traffic jams.

Current traffic situation

stau-a1.de aktuell lange Stauabschnitte in Köln, darunter die Militärringstraße, wo eine Staulänge von über 379.000 Metern und eine Verzögerung von 204 Sekunden festgehalten wurde. Auch die Dürener Straße und die Universitätsstraße weisen erhebliche Rückstaus auf.
  • Militärringstraße (L34) / Mercatorstraße: 379.398 m, 204 Sekunden
  • Dürener Straße (L34): 1.415,56 m, 525 Sekunden
  • Universitätsstraße – Innere Kanalstraße: 385.009 m, 164 Sekunden
  • Lindenstraße / Boisseréestraße: 275.476 m, 215 Sekunden

The large number of traffic jams shows that the transport infrastructure in Cologne is under heavy strain. The Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure has provided current figures on the traffic situation in Germany in its annual standard work “Traffic in Numbers” (ViZ). Loud BMV This data is comprehensively recorded and shows not only the traffic volume, but also the investments in the infrastructure.

Conclusion

The traffic situation in Cologne therefore continues to be a challenge for commuters and drivers who want to rely on a well-developed infrastructure.