Construction site disappointed drivers: traffic jam chaos on A3 in Cologne until 2026!

Verkehrseinschränkungen in Kalk: Baustellen auf A3 und A4 bis Januar 2026 verursachen Staus. Aktuelle Berichte und Umleitungsinformationen.
Traffic restrictions in lime: Construction sites on A3 and A4 until January 2026 cause traffic jams. Current reports and diversion information. (Symbolbild/MK)

Construction site disappointed drivers: traffic jam chaos on A3 in Cologne until 2026!

Kalk, Deutschland - in Cologne will lead to considerable traffic restrictions on the A3 and A4 motorways until January 31, 2026. These measures are part of extensive construction work that started on November 22, 2024 and aim to improve traffic safety and the capacities of the streets. [News.de reports that …] (Https://www.news.de/auto/858677173/verkehrspland-nw-koeln-zur-verkehr-wegen-bauste-von-2-1-2024- BIS-31-01-2026 Restring-in-traffic northern-Westphalia-Track-In-Kalk-A3-A4-Wikingerstrasse/)

The construction sites include several sections on the A3 and A4. Among other things, the section from AK Köln-Ost (27) to AS Königsforst (29) towards Frankfurt is affected. Here the length of the construction site is 0.90 km, with a maximum passage width of 5.85 m. On the A4 between AK Köln-Gremberg (14) and AK Köln-Ost (16), restrictions are also to be expected, which also have a length of 0.95 km. The road users have to adapt to possible traffic jams and staggering, which could be a real challenge for many commuters.

Current traffic reports

Today there was also an accident on the A3 towards Nuremberg, between Steigerwald and Wasserberndorf. According to stau-a3.de, several vehicles were involved in the incident, and road users were asked to drive slowly and to form a alley for rescue and emergency vehicles. The route then had to be blocked, and the cleaning work is expected to continue until this evening, around 8:00 p.m. A bypass is recommended from the AK Biebelried via the A7 to bypass the scene of the accident.

The average speed at the accident site was 0 km/h at the time of the incident, which is a sign of the serious effects that can always have such accidents on traffic. Drivers should inform themselves particularly well these days and, if necessary, choose other routes to get to the destination without stress.

further examinations

A comprehensive analysis of capacity and safety of construction sites on motorways shows that numerous factors influence the traffic situation. The BAST report V 378 discusses the number of jobs registered between 2012 and 2022 on motorways and their effects on the accident rates. The results of this study could help optimize the structural measures and to improve the experiences of road users during the construction phase.

The coming months promise some challenges for drivers in Cologne, and it is to be hoped that the measures can be carried out quickly and smoothly. We keep you up to date with the developments so that you are well informed at any time.

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