Cologne traffic chaos: north-south journey closed for weeks!

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The north-south route in Cologne will be closed for four weekends from September 27th. Construction work causes traffic restrictions.

Die Nord-Süd-Fahrt in Köln ist ab 27. September für vier Wochenenden gesperrt. Bauarbeiten verursachen Verkehrseinschränkungen.
The north-south route in Cologne will be closed for four weekends from September 27th. Construction work causes traffic restrictions.

Cologne traffic chaos: north-south journey closed for weeks!

The traffic situation in Cologne is facing a new challenge: from Saturday, September 27th, 2025North-south journeycompletely closed for several weekends. This step is essential in order to carry out necessary construction work on a building above the “Schildergasse” underpass. Loud T Online The first closures are scheduled for mid-November and will not only pose major challenges for drivers in the city center, but will also severely impact the entire traffic situation in the city center.

Traffic jams and long waiting times are likely to result, which is why it is advisable to allow enough time on the weekend or to use public transport. During the specified periods, the north-south route will be closed to car traffic several times, with complicated scaffolding being attached to the facade of the affected building. The construction work should be completed before the Christmas shopping season in order to relieve pressure on the city center for the holidays.

Planned closures in detail

The traffic restrictions are as follows:

  • 27. September, 7 Uhr bis 29. September, 5 Uhr: Gerüstaufbau
  • 2. Oktober, 22 Uhr bis 5. Oktober, 5 Uhr: Gerüstumbau
  • 1. November, 7 Uhr bis 3. November, 5 Uhr: weiterer Gerüstumbau
  • 15. November, 7 Uhr bis 17. November, 5 Uhr: Gerüstabbau

During this time, traffic will be redirected via Rheinuferstrasse to provide an alternative for drivers.

Ongoing construction sites and traffic restrictions

But it's not just the north-south journey that causes traffic disruptions. This also remains currentDeutz Bridgein the direction of Deutz closed due to defective construction site equipment. The city of Cologne has already asked the construction company to quickly repair or replace the device. Loud City of Cologne The work is expected to be completed next week, while Mindener Straße will be opened to traffic on September 25, 2025.

The city of Cologne continually has to contend with construction sites that place significant strain on traffic. Many streets and underpasses are regularly closed or have restricted access. DAY24 provides important information about current construction sites and their impact on traffic.

In summary, the situation is challenging for Cologne road users, and it remains to be seen how the different measures at the various construction sites can be managed. Patience and planning are required in order to successfully navigate around the planned construction sites and still reach the city center.