A42 in the Ruhr area: Large blocking on Easter Sunday - diversions planned!

A42 in the Ruhr area: Large blocking on Easter Sunday - diversions planned!

On Easter Sunday, April 20, the A42 motorway in the Ruhr area between the Oberhausen-Neue Mitte and Bottrop-Süd junction is fully blocked in both directions from 0 a.m. to 5 a.m. This measure is necessary to carry out security work on high -voltage lines that serve to improve the power supply. As Ruhr24 , the energy company amprion is a safety net between the power lines and Install the motorway to ensure the safety of traffic.

The conversions are part of a larger project in which the circuit of 220 kilovolt is converted to 380 kilovolt. This change is planned to minimize the risk of a electric shock for drivers. Depirtions are signposted for the affected road users in order to keep the effects on traffic as low as possible.

long -term closures and transport adjustments

In addition to the upcoming blocking of the A42, there are further restrictions on the streets of the region. The A42 motorway has been completely blocked between Bottrop and Essen since December 11, 2023, 3 a.m. This block was originally limited until mid -December 2023, but was extended due to the necessary maintenance work. This bridge has cracks in the bridge, which caused the Westphalia motorway to carry out extensive "maintenance work". The reopening is now expected for spring 2024, with the use of the bridge only for vehicles up to 3.5 tons. Depirtions are also provided and are displayed via the surrounding motorways.

The increased traffic volume in Bottrop and Essen Since the beginning of this block, the city of Essen has prompted to plan optimizations of the inner -city diversion route. Corresponding measures are to be checked in particular at the crossing Birdheimer Straße / Gladbecker Straße (B224) by mid -January 2024. A special meeting of the traffic committee in the state parliament is planned for January 17, 2024, in which representatives of various authorities will take part in discussing the situation. The duration of the new building of the bridge is currently still unclear.

high -voltage lines and regional planning

The necessary work on the high -voltage lines are part of a more comprehensive network project that is currently being planned and executed in the region. The VDE offers an interactive online card that shows existing, under construction and planned high-voltage lines. This card is an important tool for the regional planners and provides detailed information on voltage levels, the status of the lines as well as the surrounding substations and power plants.

The developments in the traffic infrastructure of the Ruhr area show the need for persistent investments in both the streets and in the energy supply. The current construction sites are not only temporary challenges for drivers, but also steps towards a significantly improved infrastructure in the future.