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Full closure on the A3: new bridge construction on the Lower Rhine begins!
In November 2025, the A3 near Emmerich will be closed for the construction of five dilapidated bridges in order to improve traffic safety.
Full closure on the A3: new bridge construction on the Lower Rhine begins!
On the weekend from November 7th to 10th, the A3 near Emmerich on the Lower Rhine will be completely closed. This measure is necessary to enable the demolition and construction of five bridges. The closure begins on Friday evening at 8 p.m. and ends on Monday morning at 5 a.m. Road users are asked to adjust their routes accordingly as traffic is being diverted via the A42 and A57. ksta.de reports that this construction site is part of a comprehensive modernization project that will last until January 2027.
The affected bridges are old prestressed concrete structures from the 1960s and are in poor condition. They are no longer designed for today's stresses, which means that they urgently need to be replaced. Specifically, these are the bridges on Holländer Deich, on Wiesenstrasse, on Regenittstrasse, on Budberger Strasse and on Waldkreuzweg. These bridges play an important role, not only for transport, but also for agriculture, as they facilitate access to fields and markets autobahn.de.
Impact on the region
The new construction measures are part of a larger program to modernize bridges in Germany. In total there are around 40,300 bridges in this country, many of which were built between 1960 and 1985. The increase in heavy traffic and the age structure of the bridges make comprehensive maintenance and modernization measures necessary to ensure traffic safety and load-bearing capacity bmv.de.
With the aim of adapting the bridges to the increased requirements, the federal government is pursuing a strategy to modernize heavily used routes on the federal highways. This not only ensures improved traffic conditions, but also better accessibility to schools, shops and leisure activities for the population bmv.de.
There will be significant diversions in the region during the closure, but patience is required for a short time in the interests of long-term infrastructure development. Residents and commuters are well advised to adapt to the changed traffic conditions in good time and consider alternative routes. Ultimately, everyone benefits from a modern and safe road network.
The construction work is therefore not only a challenge, but also an opportunity to sustainably improve the transport infrastructure and meet the requirements of the future.