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Mega traffic jam on the A59: construction work brings traffic to a standstill!
From July 11, 2025, extensive construction work will begin on the A59 in North Rhine-Westphalia, which will cause significant traffic restrictions until May 2026.
Mega traffic jam on the A59: construction work brings traffic to a standstill!
As was announced today, extensive construction work on the A59 in North Rhine-Westphalia will begin on July 11, 2025 and will last until May 16, 2026. This means that there will be significant traffic restrictions and a high risk of traffic jams in the Cologne area. This reports news.de.
The construction work on the A59 affects several sections, with the first measures starting near Cologne/Bonn Airport. Various construction sites will be set up from July 11th to July 31st, 2025:
- AS Flughafen Köln/Bonn (34) – AS Köln-Wahn (35)
Richtung Köln, einseitig, Länge: 0,68 km, durchfahrbare Breite: 6,50 m. - AS Flughafen Köln/Bonn (34) – AS Spich (37)
Richtung Köln, beidseitig, Länge: 6,60 km, befahrbare Breite: 3,25 m. - AS Troisdorf (38) – AS Köln-Lind (36)
Richtung Bonn, Länge: 0,70 km, durchfahrbare Breite: 6,00 m.
Consequences for commuters and drivers
The traffic restrictions will not only be noticeable during the work itself. The ADAC warns that the length and duration of traffic jams in North Rhine-Westphalia have recently increased significantly. According to the ADAC, there are currently around 743 construction sites on the motorways in North Rhine-Westphalia, which is an increase compared to the previous year. The LZ highlights that two thirds of all nationwide motorway construction sites are located in this federal state, while only 17 percent of the German motorway kilometers run here.
This means that drivers and commuters should prepare for longer journey times. The ADAC recommends using flexible working hours and avoiding peak times so as not to waste too much time in traffic jams. Alternatives to local transport and carpooling are also worth considering.
Coordination of construction site measures
Another point raised by traffic experts is the need for better coordination of construction sites. With the increase in construction sites, it is more important than ever to speed up planning and approval processes. verkehrslage.de informed that construction work on the A59 will continue until 2029, which will entail additional burdens for road users.
Overall, Cologne is facing a challenging time in which drivers must prepare and adapt well. While the necessary renovation measures to improve the transport infrastructure are unavoidable, it is important that everyone involved keeps a cool head and finds the best possible solutions.