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Danger of traffic jams on the A3: Massive construction site in Cologne until April 2026!
Traffic disruptions on the A3 in Mülheim from November 8th, 2025 due to construction work until April 2026. Be aware of the risk of traffic jams!
Danger of traffic jams on the A3: Massive construction site in Cologne until April 2026!
From today, November 8, 2025, drivers in Cologne must expect significant traffic delays on the A3. The reason is extensive construction work that extends from the Cologne-Mülheim junction to the Cologne-Ost motorway junction. These measures are expected to last until April 12, 2026 news.de reported.
The construction site is 1.01 kilometers long and covers both the Frankfurt and Oberhausen directions. A maximum passage width of 12.25 meters is provided for heavy goods transport, while the speed is limited to 80 km/h. Drivers should prepare for slow traffic and possible congestion, especially during rush hour.
Additional traffic disruptions
But that is not the only challenge for road users in the region. Loud 24rhein.de The A3 near Duisburg will be completely closed for ten days from November 7th to November 17th. The section between the Oberhausen-West and Breitscheid motorway junctions is affected in both directions, which requires further diversion and patience.
In addition, there are long-term closures of connecting ramps to the A40, which will last until mid-2027. The planned diversions are signposted accordingly, but drivers should still keep an eye on the current traffic situation.
Extensive construction sites in the region
The large number of construction sites in North Rhine-Westphalia leads to nerve-wracking traffic chaos. For example, the A1 will be closed to certain directions until November 15th, while the A3 between Emmerich and Duisburg is also affected by the construction work, according to information from ADAC.
- A1 bei Hamm: Sperrung bis 15. November.
- A3 – Emmerich: Sperrung bis 10. November.
- A59 zwischen Düsseldorf und Monheim: Vollsperrung bis April nächsten Jahres.
The numerous construction sites in the state show that the infrastructure is undergoing a much-needed overhaul. Motorists are asked to allow extra time and consider alternative routes to reduce stress during these reconstruction periods.