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Construction site disappoints drivers: traffic jam chaos on the A3 in Cologne until 2026!
Traffic restrictions in Kalk: construction sites on the A3 and A4 until January 2026 will cause traffic jams. Latest reports and diversion information.
Construction site disappoints drivers: traffic jam chaos on the A3 in Cologne until 2026!
In Cologne there will be significant traffic restrictions on the A3 and A4 motorways and in the surrounding areas until January 31, 2026. These measures are part of extensive construction work that began on November 22, 2024 and is aimed at improving traffic safety and road capacity. News.de reports that …
The construction sites cover several sections on the A3 and A4. Among other things, the section from AK Köln-Ost (27) to AS Königsforst (29) in the direction of Frankfurt is affected. Here, the length of the construction site is 0.90 km, with a maximum clearance width of 5.85 m. Restrictions are also to be expected on the A4 between AK Köln-Gremberg (14) and AK Köln-Ost (16), which are also 0.95 km long. Road users have to prepare for possible traffic jams and stalled traffic, which could pose 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 create a lane for rescue and emergency vehicles. The route then had to be closed and cleaning work is expected to last until around 8pm this evening. A bypass is recommended from AK Biebelried via the A7 in order to avoid the accident site.
The average speed at the accident site at the time of the incident was 0 km/h, which is a sign of the serious impact such accidents can always have on traffic volumes. Drivers should be particularly well informed these days and, if necessary, choose other routes in order to get to their destination without stress.
Further investigations
A comprehensive analysis of the capacity and safety of construction sites on highways shows that numerous factors influence the traffic situation. The BASt report V 378 discusses the number of jobs registered on motorways between 2012 and 2022 and their impact on accident rates. The results of this study could help to optimize the construction measures and improve the experiences of road users during the construction phase.
The coming months promise some challenges for drivers in Cologne, and it remains to be hoped that the measures can be implemented quickly and smoothly. We will keep you up to date on developments so that you are always well informed.