Full closures of the A40: Traffic in North Rhine -Westphalia again - next construction sites planned!

Full closures of the A40: Traffic in North Rhine -Westphalia again - next construction sites planned!

On January 21, 2025, the full closure of the A40 in the area of ​​the Kaiserberg motorway junction was lifted again. After numerous delays from the construction work, both directions of the A40 can now be used again. The previously existing restrictions on the A59 are also canceled. The completed repair work on the Grunewald Bridge led to a complete release of the route between Wanheimerort and Duisburg Center. This is likely to relax the traffic in the region, which is particularly important for commuters who are dependent on these traffic routes every day.

The construction site at the Kaiserberg motorway junction, where the A3 and A40 meet, is important for the traffic structure in North Rhine-Westphalia. [Ruhr24] reports that restrictions can be expected again in the coming weeks. In this context, several further closures are provided:

planned closures at a glance

• 23. January to January 27, 2025 (only travel direction, assembly of steel protection devices)
• 31. January to February 3, 2025 (direction of travel Venlo)
• 28. February to March 3, 2025 (both directions)

Originally, these closures were already planned on January 17, 2025, but the implementation had to be moved due to the onset of winter and delays during the construction work in Duisburg. In view of the weather conditions, a first new block can be expected from March 2025 at the earliest.

long -term effects on traffic

The comprehensive construction work on the Kreuz Kaiserberg aims to modernize the infrastructure. This includes the renewal of bridges, streets and ramps. After completing the closures, traffic is expected to be directed to narrowed lanes in both directions, which can continue to lead to traffic jams. [Radio Westfalica] reports on the general situation of the motorway buildings in North Rhine-Westphalia. In view of ten construction sites with high storage risk, traffic is often tense, which presents commuters and travelers with challenges.

The renovations at the Kaiserberg motorway junction are part of a larger project that also affects other important traffic axes in the region. With numerous planned measures that are designed for 2025, traffic in North Rhine-Westphalia will continue to be subject to intensive impairments. In order to optimize travel times, drivers should always keep an eye on the latest traffic information and, if necessary, plan alternative routes.