Mega congestion on the A59: Construction work to stand out!

Ab dem 11. Juli 2025 beginnen umfangreiche Bauarbeiten auf der A59 in Nordrhein-Westfalen, die bis Mai 2026 erhebliche Verkehrseinschränkungen verursachen werden.
From July 11, 2025, extensive construction work begins on the A59 in North Rhine-Westphalia, which will cause significant traffic restrictions by May 2026. (Symbolbild/MK)

Mega congestion on the A59: Construction work to stand out!

Köln, Deutschland - As it became known today, extensive construction work on the A59 in North Rhine-Westphalia will start on July 11, 2025, which will continue until May 16, 2026. This means that considerable traffic restrictions and a high risk of traffic jams in the Cologne area can be expected. This reports News.de .

The construction work on the A59 affects several sections, with the first measures near the Cologne/Bonn Airport begin. From July 11 to July 31, 2025, various construction sites will be set up:

  • as Cologne/Bonn Airport (34)-AS Köln-Wahn (35)
    towards Cologne, one-sided, length: 0.68 km, passable width: 6.50 m.
  • as Cologne/Bonn Airport (34) - AS Spich (37)
    towards Cologne, on both sides, length: 6.60 km, accessible width: 3.25 m.
  • as Troisdorf (38)-AS Köln-Lind (36)
    towards Bonn, length: 0.70 km, passable width: 6.00 m.

episodes for commuters and drivers

The traffic restrictions will not only be noticeable during the work. The ADAC warns that the traffic jam lengths and duration in North Rhine-Westphalia have risen sharply recently. According to the ADAC, there are currently around 743 construction sites on the motorways in NRW, which is an increase compared to the previous year. The LZ Motorway kilometers run here.

This means that drivers and commuters should be prepared for longer travel times. The ADAC recommends using flexible working hours and avoiding peak times so as not to lose too much time in traffic jams. Alternatives in local transport and the formation of carpools are also worth considering.

coordination of the construction site measures

Another point addressed by traffic experts is the need to better coordinate the construction sites. With the increase in construction sites, it is more important than ever to accelerate planning and approval procedures. Verkehrslage.de informs that the construction work on the A59 is already going in until 2029, which brings additional loads for road users.

Overall, Cologne faces a challenging time in which drivers have to prepare and adapt well. While the necessary renovation measures are essential to improve the transport infrastructure, it is important that everyone involved preserves a cool head and find the best possible solutions.

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