Traffic chaos in Cologne: Massive construction sites on the A4 until 2032!

Traffic chaos in Cologne: Massive construction sites on the A4 until 2032!

From today, June 3, 2025, residents and commuters in Cologne have to make extensive construction site work on the A4. The work extends over several years until December 18, 2032 and will not only affect traffic, but will also test the patience of drivers. The [News.de] (https://www.news.de/auto/858665719/verkehrsplandt-nw-koeln-zur-verkehrs-weg -2025-to-18-12-2032-beswirts-in-Verkehr-Nortrhein-Westfalen-Stamfahr-In-Lindenthal-Rodenkirchen-A4/1/) reports that traffic restrictions will occur from 5:00 a.m.

The first construction phases are planned as follows:

• A4, AK Köln-West (10)-AS Köln-Eifeltor (11b): 01.06.2025 to 31.03.2027, length 0.95 km, max. Pass width: 8.75 m.
• A4, AS Köln-Klettenberg (11a)-AS Köln-Eifeltor (11b): 01.06.2025 to 31.03.2027, length 0.67 km, max. Pass width: 3.25 m.
• A4, AK Köln-Süd (12)-AS Köln-Eifeltor (11b): 01.06.2025 to 31.03.2027, length 0.70 km, max. Pass width: 3.25 m.
• A4, AK Köln-Süd (12)-AS Köln-Kletttenberg (11a): 01.06.2025 to 31.03.2027, length 0.82 km, max. Pass width: 3.25 m.
• A4, AK Köln-West (10)-AS Köln-Kletttenberg (11a): 02.06.2025 from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. June 2025, 5:00 a.m., length 1.22 km, maximum passage width: 6.00 m.
• A4, AK Köln-Süd (12)-AS Köln-Kletttenberg (11a): 03.06.2025 from 8:00 p.m. to 05.06.2025, 05:00, length 2.71 km, max. Pass width: 3.25 m.

traffic disruptions to be expected

Due to the extensive construction work, traffic jams and staggering traffic can be expected, especially in the affected areas. According to Stau-A4, the first traffic river bottles can already be observed. For commuters who want to go to the city center from the neighboring districts, it will be important to always keep an eye on the current traffic situation.

In addition, construction sites are planned on further sections of the A4. For example, from June 06th, a construction site between Langerwehe and Rur-Scholle is affected by traffic, as traffic situation.de reports.

future construction sites and storage risks

The construction work on the A4 is only part of the more comprehensive renovation plan in North Rhine-Westphalia. In addition to the sections mentioned, there are also numerous other construction sites that will be planned in the coming months and will bring traffic impairments. Drivers should always be prepared and include any diversions in their travel plans.

For everyone who regularly uses the A4, it is important to remain patient and to consider alternative routes in order to be affected as little as possible from the upcoming disabilities. The next few years will bring some challenges, but in the long term the measures should ensure that the traffic situation in Cologne and the surrounding area.