Traffic chaos in Cologne: Construction work on the A59 will cause traffic jams until 2026!

Traffic chaos in Cologne: Construction work on the A59 will cause traffic jams until 2026!

The construction sites on the A59 in the Cologne region continue to be 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 affects the base layer and the superstructure of the motorway, which has an impact on road users. So reported news.de that the motorway sections in Porz and Urbach are severely affected.

According to current information, work is being carried out in several places: between AS Flughafen Köln/Bonn and AS Köln-Wahn, as well as in the section between AS Troisdorf and AS Köln-Lind. In the period from May 16th to July 15th, 2025, especially on the section between the airport and Spich, drivers have to be prepared for constant traffic jams. On June 26, 2025, there will also be a short-term closure for another section, which further complicates the situation.

Long-term construction sites until 2029

But that's just the tip of the iceberg. The A59 motorway is plagued by further construction sites, some of which will last until 2029. The transition to the A4 at the Cologne-Heumar triangle will be affected with restrictions until February 18, 2029. These measures affect both the direction of Bonn and Cologne and bring additional uncertainty for commuters. Loud verkehrslage.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 planned for the next few weeks and months. These affect, among other things, the area between Düsseldorf and Cologne, where several lanes will be closed from June 30, 2025. Another event that could affect the traffic situation on the A59 until mid-December 2025.

Expect traffic delays and traffic jams

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

Anyone who regularly uses the A59 should stay informed in the coming months, as the construction sites will extend over a longer period of time and involve constant changes in traffic routing.