Traffic chaos in Cologne-Porz: A559 closure causes traffic jams from June 27th!

Traffic chaos in Cologne-Porz: A559 closure causes traffic jams from June 27th!

From June 27, 2025, there will be significant traffic restrictions on the A559 in Cologne. The closures, which will last until June 30, 2025, are due to urgently needed bridge work. According to [news.de](https://www.news.de/auto/858697939/verkehrsmelde-nw-koeln-zur-verkehrsstoerung-wegen-sperrung-von-27-06-2025-bis-30-06-2025-einschra due to traffic congestion in North Rhine-Westphalia-in-porz-on-a559-ferdinand-porsche-strasse/1/), the work will take place in the late evening and night hours, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. This time frame ensures that traffic can continue to flow during the day, but the impact on traffic cannot be underestimated.

The one-sided closure affects the route from AK Köln-Gremberg to AS Köln-Gremberghoven in the direction of Cologne-Porz. There will be an increased volume of traffic here, which has already been confirmed by previous reports from stau.info, which report traffic jams between the Cologne-Gremberg intersection and Cologne-Gremberghoven. Other sections of the A559 are also affected, so commuters using these routes should prepare for possible delays.

Details about the closures

The closure extends to various sections of the A559. Not only the route towards Cologne-Porz is affected, but also the section from AD Cologne-Porz to AK Cologne-Gremberg in the opposite direction. The bridge work will take place between the Porz triangle and the Cologne-Gremberg intersection. These measures are part of a comprehensive plan to improve the region's transport infrastructure and are intended to ensure greater safety and better traffic flow in the long term.

In addition to these restrictions, there are also permanent roadworks which will last until November 11, 2025, further complicating the situation on the A559. The already existing risk of traffic jams is exacerbated by these circumstances. Drivers must therefore expect an increased likelihood of traffic jams not only during the closures, but also now, as numerous traffic jams have already been recorded between Cologne-Gremberghoven and the Cologne-Gremberg intersection.

Transport policy perspectives

As bpb.de emphasizes, transport is a decisive factor for economic and social development. The current construction work is necessary to ensure traffic safety and to make the infrastructure fit for the future. For citizens, mobility is not just a question of accessibility, but also a quality of life.

However, such measures are often controversial and meet with different opinions. It is important to find a balance between the needs for maintenance and the population's need for unhindered mobility. Important aspects of modern transport planning therefore also include taking sustainability and environmental impact into account.

While construction work on the A559 progresses according to a clear timetable, it is recommended to use alternative routes or consider public transport to save time and hassle. It can be a good time for Cologne residents and commuters to rethink their mobility behavior and incorporate possible transfer options into their daily routine.