Deutzer Bridge in Cologne: Open to traffic again from Friday!

Deutzer Bridge in Cologne: Open to traffic again from Friday!

Good news for all drivers and cyclists in Cologne: On Friday, October 3rd, the Deutzer Bridge will be completely passable again. After months of construction work and several delays, traffic can finally flow across the bridge in both directions again. The city of Cologne has confirmed the good news, somewhat alleviating the tensions of the last few weeks. Ultimately, the closure of the Deutzer Bridge in the direction of Deutz and the north-south connection between Arminiusstrasse and Hermann-Pünder-Strasse was a real challenge for many, as traffic had to be rerouted over the heavily used Severinsbrücke t-online.de reports.

The construction work itself included the renewal of the bridge decking and wear layers on the south side, which have now been completed with a positive result. Delays occurred not only due to changeable weather conditions, but also due to defective construction machinery, which delayed completion, as Rundschau Online reported. Now the people of Cologne can look forward to smooth driving pleasure again.

Permanent restrictions on Siegburger Straße

Despite the positive developments on the Deutzer Bridge, the situation on Siegburger Straße remains tense. Cyclists will continue to be redirected along the road here, as the cycle lane in the direction of Deutzer Bahnhof is not accessible at the construction site. Work on the footpath and cycle path to the east between Grabengasse and Deutzer Freiheit still requires some patience. It is important to be particularly careful in such places to avoid accidents.

It is particularly important for fitness lovers and participants in the Cologne Marathon to be prepared for further traffic changes: On Sunday, October 5, 2025, the Deutzer Bridge will be closed for the marathon. Further information about the traffic restrictions as part of the running event can be found in the city of Cologne's traffic calendar.

A look at the future of bridge maintenance

There are around 120,000 bridges in Germany, and the principle of “maintenance before building new” has become established in the modern construction industry. This principle is very important when maintaining bridges for economic and sustainable reasons, which is particularly important with regard to the recent work on the Deutzer Bridge. The upcoming VDI conference “Bridge Modernization Future Program”, which will take place on November 19th and 20th, 2025, will also look at current challenges and innovations in bridge construction. The focus is on topics such as digitalization, sustainability and standardized procedures, according to VDI Wissenforum.

Whether using the latest technology or through joint efforts in urban development: it remains exciting to see how Cologne will continue to secure and improve its bridges in the future. For now, however, it's a matter of thumbs up for the Deutzer Bridge - let's make the most of it and enjoy the freedom we've regained on Cologne's streets!