Traffic chaos in the Siegerland: Construction sites and train losses provide traffic jams!

Traffic chaos in the Siegerland: Construction sites and train losses provide traffic jams!

On May 6, 2025, the information from Siegener Zeitung on the current traffic situation in the Siegerland, Wittgenstein region and in the Olpe and Altenkirchen districts. The SZ traffic sticker provides information about various construction sites, changes in bus lines, full closures and train failures that currently affect mobility in this region.

A significant train connection is the Rhein-Sieg-Express (RE 9), which drives from Siegen to Cologne. This connection usually has a driving time of about 90 minutes, but often suffers from delays and failures. The Route of the RE 9 includes stops in Aachen Hbf, Cologne Hbf and Siegen Hbf, with the route being 140 km long. Passengers can find out more about current information on descents and delays in real time. Tickets for the route from Aachen to Siegen cost an average of € 24.50.

construction sites and traffic impairments

The region currently sees several construction sites that cause traffic jams and diversions. Particularly noteworthy is the construction site on the federal road 508 in Kredenbach, which currently ensures considerable traffic disruptions. There are also extensive construction work in Allenbach. A large project is the construction of a roundabout as part of the Mega project Schleifmühlchen, the first construction phase of which started in May 2023. A total of four construction phases are planned for this project.

In addition to the train failures, the Rothaarbahn from Bad Berleburg to Betzdorf, which is operated by the HLB, is also affected. Here, too, passengers have to expect regular failures and delays.

Information at a glance

• train connection RE 9 (Rhein-Sieg-Express)
• Driving time: approx. 90 minutes
• frequent delays and failures
• route length: 140 km
• Average ticket prices: € 24.50 from Aachen to Siegen

For the citizens, the Siegener Zeitung offers a free WhatsApp channel that provides information about the latest news. This service has already won over 17,000 subscribers and represents a valuable source of information in times of construction sites and delays.

In addition, it is important to look at the general trends of mobility in Germany. According to the concept of “traffic in numbers” (VIZ), which is published by the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport, extensive data on the transport infrastructure, investments and mobility behavior are published annually. The information on mobility has been a valuable resource and cover a variety of topics, such as accidents, traffic volume and emissions.

It remains to be hoped that traffic disabilities will soon be resolved in order to enable travelers in the region to be unimpeded.