Closure of the A555 near Cologne: risk of traffic jams until October 2026!

Closure of the A555 near Cologne: risk of traffic jams until October 2026!

A quick end to the holiday season means there will be a lot of traffic on the roads around Cologne. Since today, August 30, 2025, new types of construction sites have been active on the A555 motorway, which will make traveling to work or a destination increasingly difficult. From 10:00 p.m. the highway will be closed due to necessary maintenance work and this closure will remain in place until October 31, 2026, as news.de reported.

The measures affect the section from the Cologne-Rodenkirchen junction to the Wesseling junction in the direction of Bonn. The roadway will be closed for a total length of 5.17 km. The preparations indicate an increased volume of traffic, which will cause the usual in the morning and evening hours. It can also be assumed that drivers will have to expect slower progress.

Consequences for traffic flow

Already in the afternoon, a traffic jam report led to a 2 km long backlog between Rodenkirchen and Kreuz Köln-Süd on the A555 towards Bonn. News of the congested roads will be regularly updated on the website stau.info added, which reports on traffic around the clock.

Drivers now need patience as slow traffic will become the norm in the coming months. In addition to the construction work mentioned, a new bridge will also be built between the Cologne-Godorf and Bornheim (Rhineland) junctions in both directions from November 30, 2025, which will last until October 31, 2026. Closures will be in place from 5 a.m. to 5 a.m. the following day, with a maximum speed limit of 80 km/h.

Ridesharing and alternative routes

The current challenges on the A555 make it advisable for commuters to consider alternative routes or keep carpooling under discussion. The construction work not only brings a route to a standstill, but also the opportunity to make greater use of other routes and means of transport. If you plan ahead, you may be able to at least partially avoid the danger of traffic jams.

In the coming period, the traffic situation on the A555 will be closely monitored in order to be able to react to new developments in a timely manner. Keeping a close eye on traffic reports can help affected drivers get to their destination with less stress.