Construction site on the A4 near Cologne: traffic jams and traffic disruptions are imminent!

Construction site on the A4 near Cologne: traffic jams and traffic disruptions are imminent!

The traffic situation in Cologne is tense today, July 2, 2025. Construction work is taking place on the A4 between the Cologne-Merheim junction (17) and the Refrath junction (18) in the direction of Olpe, which will last from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. This results in the two left lanes being closed and drivers having to prepare for a narrowing to one lane. Traffic jams and stalled traffic are to be expected during this period, as well [news.de].

But it's not just in Cologne that the streets are getting crowded today. Other sections of the A4 are also affected: For example, between Cologne-Klettenberg and Cologne-Eifeltor, where an accident left behind, causing a 6 km traffic jam. There is also an unsecured accident site between Cologne-Eifeltor and the Cologne-Süd intersection, which requires special caution, as stau.info states. In addition, there are over 6 km of traffic jams in other regions such as between Heerlen/Aachen and Cologne.

Traffic jam problems in North Rhine-Westphalia

A look at the ADAC traffic jam statistics from 2024 shows that drivers in Germany spent more time in traffic jams last year than in the previous year. This is primarily due to an increased traffic volume of 4% and a large number of construction sites. In North Rhine-Westphalia, the kilometers of traffic jams totaled around 270,000 km, which accounts for more than 31.5% of the nationwide traffic jam shares. These figures show that traffic jams in North Rhine-Westphalia are an increasingly present problem, which is particularly noticeable on busy Wednesdays and Thursdays, where traffic jams are at their highest, while things are usually relaxed on weekends. The ADAC reports that the average traffic jam time per year is around 43 hours.

Looking into the future

Although traffic planners are responding to the current situation, it is important that drivers not only focus on their own routes, but also pay attention to information about traffic on surrounding highways and cities. As a commuter, it is advisable to consider alternative routes to avoid traffic jam delays, especially in a city like Cologne that is constantly affected by traffic delays. Today, a good knack for planning your route can mean the difference between reaching your destination on time and standing still for hours.

In summary, it should be noted that the A4 is today confronted with several traffic jams and construction sites in Cologne and the surrounding areas. Drivers should keep an eye on traffic reports and be prepared for the challenges of today's traffic. Stay patient and plan enough time to get to your destination safely.