Transport chaos in Cologne: Construction work on A59 ensure traffic jams until 2026!

Transport chaos in Cologne: Construction work on A59 ensure traffic jams until 2026!

The construction sites on the A59 in the Cologne region are still a hot topic. Due to extensive renovation work, there have been significant traffic restrictions since May 16, 2025, which are expected to last until July 15, 2025. The work concerns the base layer and the superstructure of the highway, which for road users does not remain without effect. So reports news.de that the motorway sections in Porz and Urbach are severely affected.

According to the current information, work is done in several places: between AS AS Airport Cologne/Bonn and AS Köln-Wahn, as well as in the section between AS Troisdorf and AS Köln-Lind. In the period from May 16 to July 15, 2025, especially on the section between the airport and Spich, drivers have to adjust to permanent jams. On June 26, 2025, there is also a short -term block for another section, which further complicates the situation.

long -term construction sites by 2029

But that's just the tip of the iceberg. The A59 motorway is plagued by other construction sites, some of which will last until 2029. The transition to the A4 at the Cologne-Heumar triangle will be affected by restrictions by February 18, 2029. These measures concern both the direction of Bonn and the in the direction of Cologne and bring additional uncertainties for the commuters. According to traffic situation.de there are also construction sites between Cologne-Rath and the Cologne-Heumar triangle, which will continue until February 18, 2029.

In addition, urgently needed bridge work is also planned in the next few weeks and months. These affect the area between Düsseldorf and Cologne, among other things, where several lanes are blocked from June 30, 2025. Another event that could influence the traffic situation on the A59 until mid -December 2025.

traffic delays and traffic jams expect

With the ongoing construction work, the likelihood of traffic delays and traffic jams in the Cologne area is still high. Those responsible strongly recommend drivers to check the current traffic situation and, if necessary, consider alternative routes to avoid traffic jams. In the Cologne region, road users should bring staying power.

If you use the A59 regularly, you should always remain informed in the coming months, because the construction sites will extend over a longer period of time and will bring constant changes in traffic management.