Cologne in construction chaos: summer holidays bring massive traffic disruptions!

Cologne in construction chaos: summer holidays bring massive traffic disruptions!

Traffic in Cologne is facing challenges: From July 14, 2025, the city will begin urgently needed conversions and renovations to improve the infrastructure while at the same time keeping the burden on residents and drivers as low as possible. This construction work falls during the summer holidays and is generally intended to be completed more quickly, but that does not mean that some projects will not continue beyond the holiday season. Loud Express Those responsible have shown a good knack for planning urgent measures, as they affect both central and peripheral areas in Cologne.

One of the larger construction sites is the renovation of the flood protection facilities at the Rheinufertunnel, which began on July 8, 2025. This construction project is expected to last until September 26, 2025 and will involve some partial closures and full closures over six weekends. The costs amount to around 1 million euros. The Deutzer Bridge is also in focus: Here the bridge coverings and wear layers will be renewed from July 14th to September 20th. Drivers must prepare for a complete closure in the direction of Deutz, with diversions over the Severins Bridge. This measure has a total volume of around 4.95 million euros.

A variety of construction projects in different parts of the city

Gummersbacher Straße will be redesigned to be bicycle-friendly from July 14th to October 31st, 2025, which will cost around 635,000 euros. In Rodenkirchen, the construction work on Weißer Straße will continue until the end of July and is scheduled to be completed by December 2025 and will cost around 2.3 million euros. Another important project is the conversion of Sürther Straße/Green Belt Street into a roundabout, which will be started in mid-August for around six months, with a total cost of 700,000 euros.

There will also be construction work in Ehrenfeld from July 28th to August 26th: The need for action on Teichrohrsängerweg between the sports hall and Vitalisstrasse will be covered here. The costs of this measure are around 210,000 euros. A critical point is also the Innere Kanalstrasse, where the railway bridge will be replaced from August 8th and the roadway will be renovated. This work requires full closures for two weekends, with costs of around 300,000 euros.

Long-term goals in view

The city of Cologne is not just planning short-term solutions. Neusser Landstraße in Chorweiler has been being renovated since May 12, 2025, which is expected to last until the third quarter of 2026 - with costs of around 3 million euros. In Pesch, the KVB “Heinering” stop will be converted to be barrier-free, which will take place from July 14th to August 25th, 2025. Olpener Straße in Merheim will also be renovated from July 14th to August 26th, 2025, with a budget of around 150,000 euros.

Despite all efforts, it won't be easy for drivers. Regular restrictions and closures of roads and intersections could severely impact traffic, especially on federal trunk and main roads in Cologne, reports DAY24. With comprehensive construction site management, as provided by Streets.NRW An attempt is made to get the effects on daily traffic chaos under control.

Overall, it is to be hoped that the city of Cologne will not only bring its infrastructure into shape with these renovations, but will also sustainably improve traffic flows. It remains exciting for the people of Cologne to see how the road traffic situation will develop. Stay informed!