Tunnel Wambel in Dortmund: full closure and diversions in March!

Tunnel Wambel in Dortmund: full closure and diversions in March!

In Dortmund, the Wambel tunnel faces extensive maintenance work that begins in March 2025. According to Ruhr24 blocked. During this time, only one lane is available in both directions. The departure from the B1 in the direction of Bochum to the B236 towards Lünen, which will be completely blocked, is particularly affected. Deplays have already been signposted to maintain the flow of traffic.

A complete blocking of the tunnel will take place in the night from March 7th to March 7th, also from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Drivers are asked to bypass the route far to avoid traffic jams and disabilities. The maintenance work is necessary because the tunnel must be checked regularly and valued in terms of safety. Street.nrw, the operator of a total of 37 road tunnels with a total length of around 26.5 kilometers, combines annual functional tests with the regular maintenance work to minimize the closing times.

maintenance and security measures

The maintenance measures in the Wambel tunnel are part of a larger program for maintaining the transport infrastructure. According to Verkehrslage.de there are currently no reports on danger types, but the importance of regular inspections and maintenance is highlighted by various factors. These measures are crucial to protect road users and the infrastructure themselves.

It is important for drivers to find out about these traffic restrictions at an early stage. Due to the timely planning of alternative routes, the load on the transport network caused by the closures can be reduced.