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Traffic chaos in Cologne: Massive closures from November 11, 2025!
From November 11, 2025, there will be traffic disruptions in Widdersdorf and the surrounding area due to road closures on the A1.
Traffic chaos in Cologne: Massive closures from November 11, 2025!
There is important news for all Cologne residents and drivers who want to travel through the city in the coming days: From November 11th, 2025 to November 12th, 2025, there will be significant traffic restrictions in North Rhine-Westphalia. The traffic situation will worsen between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., according to [news.de reported](https://www.news.de/auto/858884743/verkehrsmelde-nw-koeln-zur-verkehrsstoerung-wegen-sperrung-von-11-11-2025-bis-12-11 -2025-restrictions-on-traffic-north-rhine-westphalia-danger of traffic jams-in-lindenthal-ehrenfeld-on-a1-venloer-strasse-aachener-strasse/1/).
The A1 motorway and several main roads in Cologne are particularly affected. The closures are as follows:
- A1, zwischen der Ausfahrt Köln-Bocklemünd (102) und Köln-Lövenich (103), in Richtung Euskirchen.
- Venloer Straße, einseitige Sperrung in den Stadtteilen Ehrenfeld und Mengenich (PLZ 50829).
- Aachener Straße, Sperrung im Bereich Lindenthal und Weiden (PLZ 50858).
These measures are expected to lead to significant traffic congestion, both for residents and commuters. So if you want to hit the streets, you should at best allow a little more time or find alternative routes.
Traffic statistics and behavior of Germans
A look at the traffic statistics shows that mobility and the transport infrastructure in Germany have been comprehensively documented for over 50 years. According to the standard work “Traffic in Numbers” (ViZ) from the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure, annual investments in the infrastructure and mobility behavior of Germans are of great importance. This data will also help to better plan traffic flows and reduce traffic jams in the future. Some of the current information is available free of charge in PDF format, as bmv.de highlights.
The statistics also include, among other things, emissions, traffic accidents and mobility behavior, which illustrates the challenges of urban mobility and their impact on the environment.
Conclusion and outlook
The upcoming closures make it clear once again that things are often tricky in big cities like Cologne. A bit of patience is required and being able to prepare well for the journey could reduce stress. Maybe now is the ideal time to unpack your bike or rely more on public transport.
During the closure period, it is recommended that you follow the traffic reports regularly in order to stay up to date at all times. Those who are well informed can master the challenges of city traffic much more relaxed.