Closure on the A59 near Cologne: risk of traffic jams until July 2025!

Closure on the A59 near Cologne: risk of traffic jams until July 2025!

The traffic situation in Cologne is currently anything but relaxed. Due to extensive closures on the A59 motorway, commuters and travelers must prepare for significant traffic restrictions until July 15, 2025. The construction work, which began on May 16, 2025, concerns the renewal of the roadway between the Cologne-Wahn (35) and Cologne-Lind (36) junctions in the direction of Bonn. These measures are considered necessary to improve the condition of the important artery, such as [news.de](https://www.news.de/auto/858677212/verkehrsmelde-nw-koeln-zur-verkehrsstoerung-wegen-sperrung-von-16-05- 2025-until-15-07-2025-restrictions-on-traffic-north-rhine-westphalia-danger of traffic jams-in-porz-on-a59-frankfurter-strasse/1/) reported.

It will be particularly critical for drivers on the Cologne-Porz route, as this affects Frankfurter Straße, which is also closed due to ongoing construction work. Experience so far shows that the volume of traffic in these sections will increase significantly and traffic jams could become the norm. According to staumelder-karte.de, traffic jams have already formed, including between Cologne-Heumar and Cologne-Wahn, with a time loss of 10 minutes and a length of around 6.7 km. There are also disruptions between Cologne-Rath and Cologne-Heumar, which result in a time loss of 4 minutes and 1.2 km of traffic jams.

Current traffic jams and traffic disruptions

The current situation is not only tense for drivers in Cologne. On various sections of the A59 motorway, such as in the area between Bonn-Vilich and Sankt Augustin-West, traffic jams have been reported that extend the journey length by more than 3 minutes. This information is constantly updated by the motorway allocation centers, which monitor the traffic situation using a specialized dashboard, as autobahn.de reports. Here road users have the opportunity to view the current traffic situation and prepare for possible delays.

In addition to the traffic jams already mentioned, there are also closed sections in other areas of the A59, including in the early stages between the Cologne-Lind and Spich junctions, as well as closed ramps, which further impact traffic flow. Particular caution is also advised on Frankfurter Straße, where a construction site is currently reducing the lanes.

A challenge for drivers

The coming weeks will undoubtedly be challenging for commuters and drivers in the region. Patience and alternative routes are required to avoid the frequent traffic jams and possible waiting times. It remains to be hoped that the construction work will be completed as quickly as possible in order to ease the traffic situation and restore a smooth flow of traffic. The relevant authorities ask motorists for their understanding and ask everyone to follow the information regularly to avoid surprises.

In such turbulent times, the motto is: being well prepared makes many things easier. Stay informed and drive safely!