Construction site on the A3: Danger of traffic jams near Mülheim - plan detours now!

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On August 12th, 2025 there will be construction work on the A3 in Mülheim an der Ruhr, which will restrict traffic.

Am 12.08.2025 kommt es in Mülheim an der Ruhr zu Baustellenarbeiten auf der A3, die den Verkehr einschränken.
On August 12th, 2025 there will be construction work on the A3 in Mülheim an der Ruhr, which will restrict traffic.

Construction site on the A3: Danger of traffic jams near Mülheim - plan detours now!

In North Rhine-Westphalia, drivers must expect significant traffic disruptions today, August 12, 2025. How news.de reported, construction work will take place on the A3 between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The section is located between the Stockweg rest area and the Kaiserberg intersection in the direction of Cologne to Oberhausen. Here the right lane is closed and the road narrows to two lanes.

The work will include replacing the guardrails and anyone traveling today is advised to take extra care. Traffic volumes could increase significantly and traffic jams are to be expected. The North Rhine-Westphalia State Road Construction Authority initiated these measures to improve safety on the roads.

More construction sites on the A3

But the A3 is not only affected today. Loud verkehrslage.de There are a number of construction sites that will last until 2026. Particularly worth mentioning are the bridge work between Kreuz Hilden and Stinderhof rest area, where traffic is directed over the oncoming lane. These measures last until December 31, 2026, 10:00 p.m.

In addition, several sections on the A3 between Oberhausen and Frankfurt are affected by construction work. These include, among others:

  • Brückenarbeiten Richtung Köln zwischen Raststätte Siegburg West und Kreuz Bonn/Siegburg bis zum 21. Dezember 2025.
  • Eine Baustelle zwischen Königsforst und Dreieck Köln-Heumar, wo die Fahrbahn bis zum 31. Januar 2026 auf zwei Fahrstreifen verengt ist.

Current traffic situation and disruptions

For anyone planning to drive on the motorway, it is important to keep an eye on the current traffic situation. The interactive dashboard from autobahn.de offers a comprehensive overview of the traffic situation on German highways. Users can find out about traffic jams, construction sites and expected travel times. By collecting this information, the motorway traffic centers try to develop quick reaction and action concepts to make traffic as smooth as possible.

Whether you're on the way to work or on a longer trip, it's worth taking a look at the traffic situation today and considering alternative routes if necessary. Safety comes first and driving is better with the necessary information!