Traffic chaos in Cologne: construction site causes traffic jams on the L84!

Traffic chaos in Cologne: construction site causes traffic jams on the L84!

Anyone traveling in Cologne today should be prepared for some traffic disruptions. On July 16, 2025, there will be restrictions on the L84, especially in the Urbach area, which will last from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The reason for this is a construction site that is expected to encourage patience among drivers. I hope you have a good book in your glove compartment, because we're used to traffic jams in this city by now. The responsible authorities, such as the State Office for Road Construction in North Rhine-Westphalia, are already warning of increased traffic volumes.

But that's not all that's going on on the streets of Cologne today. Parallel to the construction site on the L84, the A59 towards Bonn, especially the entrance to the airport, will also be affected by the same periods. Traffic delays are also to be expected here and will also last between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. So if you want to fly on vacation today, you should probably leave a little earlier.

Further construction sites in the city area

There is currently a lot to do in Cologne outside of these two large construction sites. From May 12th to August 1st, 2025, Aachener Straße in Lindenthal will be worked on, while Aachener Straße in Müngersdorf will be the focus until August 8th. For commuters, this could mean that they may have to change their routes. The city of Cologne's traffic calendar lists the relevant construction sites and their time frames. An overview of the current restrictions can be found directly in Traffic calendar for the city of Cologne can be viewed.

As is well known, Cologne has an extensive infrastructure for road traffic. According to the latest data from Statistics NRW, the road length here covers over 29,500 kilometers. With a vehicle population of 706 cars per 1,000 inhabitants, the streets are heavily frequented. Last year, over 79,000 accidents were recorded, including more than 62,000 resulting in personal injuries. So it's not only exciting, but also dangerous. Given these figures, it is even more important to prepare for the current construction sites and traffic disruptions.

So caution is required in these times. Whether you have to go to work or the airport, having a plan B wouldn't hurt. Remember to allow enough time and maybe watch one or two storage studios on YouTube to shorten the waiting time. Keep your nerves and keep a cool head – your Cologne traffic team is committed to resolving the inconvenience as quickly as possible. Let's hope that the roads will be moving quickly again soon!