Complete closure on the A1 in Cologne: Most important information for drivers!

Complete closure on the A1 in Cologne: Most important information for drivers!

The A1 motorway near Cologne will again be the focus of traffic disruptions in the coming nights. As Express reports, important maintenance work is currently taking place in the Lövenich tunnel. This work means that the motorway has to be completely closed on two nights in November, which means a busy schedule for many drivers.

The nights from Tuesday, November 11th to Wednesday, November 12th and from Wednesday, November 12th to Thursday, November 13th are particularly affected. On the first night, the A1 will be closed in the direction of Koblenz and there will be no access at the Cologne-Bocklemünd and Cologne-Lövenich junctions. After a short turn on the second night, we continue towards Dortmund. The connection from the A4 to the A1 in the direction of Dortmund will also be closed at the Cologne-West junction. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and instead use signposted diversions.

Traffic situation and traffic jam information

So that drivers are better prepared for this situation, it is advisable to obtain current information about the traffic situation. On platforms such as Autobahn you can find interactive dashboards that provide an overview of the current traffic situation. These services collect information about all A routes and are a helpful source for anyone who wants to prevent traffic jams and detours. They not only show the longest traffic jams, but also the number of current construction sites.

Anyone who will be traveling in the coming days should definitely consult the real-time traffic jam map from Staumelder. This map is not only an overview of current traffic conditions, but also provides important information about detour options. Especially during the upcoming holiday season, the traffic situation could become noticeably worse - closing driveways and abrupt braking in traffic jams can cause the dreaded accordion effect.

Tips for avoiding traffic jams

To avoid losing your last nerve in traffic jams, there are some helpful tips. The creation of an emergency lane is particularly recommended - if there are two lanes, the left lane should be moved to the left and the right lane should be moved to the right, while if there are three or more lanes, the same applies to the left lane and the other lanes should be secured to the right. It is also advisable to keep the hard shoulder clear. Finally, stress in traffic jams, which often leads to aggressiveness in our hectic pace, can be alleviated by simple things such as listening to music or taking deep breaths.

The traffic situation in the Cologne area will therefore pose a real challenge for many drivers in the coming nights. If you plan and inform early, you may be able to avoid major detours and stress.