Traffic chaos in Cologne: Danger of traffic jams on the A57 due to construction work!

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Traffic restrictions on the A57 in Ehrenfeld: construction site from September 22nd to 23rd, 2025, risk of traffic jams and diversions expected.

Verkehrsbeschränkungen auf der A57 in Ehrenfeld: Baustelle vom 22. bis 23. September 2025, Staugefahr und Umleitungen erwartet.
Traffic restrictions on the A57 in Ehrenfeld: construction site from September 22nd to 23rd, 2025, risk of traffic jams and diversions expected.

Traffic chaos in Cologne: Danger of traffic jams on the A57 due to construction work!

Today, September 22nd, 2025, drivers in Cologne are facing some challenges, as central traffic restrictions will apply on the A57 from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following day. Loud News.de The work is located between the Cologne-Bickendorf (29) and Cologne-Ehrenfeld (30) exits and can lead to increased traffic volumes and traffic jams. Here, the traffic authority calls on all vehicle drivers to observe the speed limits and pay close attention to the traffic control systems.

The current construction sites include not only the A57 towards Cologne, but also other parts of the state. Numerous works are underway between Krefeld and Cologne until January 17, 2026. These include several closed lanes that can impede traffic flows. These measures affect different sections, both in the direction of Cologne and in the direction of Krefeld, which requires considerable planning to avoid traffic jams. The Traffic situation.de reports on further construction sites that are expected on this important traffic artery in the coming months.

Maintenance and marking work

In addition, there is also marking work on the A57, particularly in the section from the Weiler service area to the Cologne-Worringen exit. These are scheduled for September 23, 2025 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., which may lead to additional restrictions.
Regarding the types of construction Streets.NRW indicates that these are night construction sites in order to minimize traffic restrictions during the day. Nevertheless, disabilities are to be expected, which can be problematic, especially for commuters.

Continuous communication from traffic management centers is essential in order to provide drivers with the best possible information about the respective restrictions. Anyone who has to get on the road should keep an eye on the current traffic situation and possibly consider alternatives in order to avoid unnecessary loss of time. It remains to be hoped that the work will be carried out quickly and efficiently so that traffic flows can quickly get back on track.