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A5 between Karlsruhe and Ettlingen: Massive diversions from October 30th
Repair work on the A5 between Karlsruhe and Ettlingen requires diversions on October 30th and 31st for traffic safety.
A5 between Karlsruhe and Ettlingen: Massive diversions from October 30th
For drivers in the region, there will be traffic changes on the A5 in the coming days. From **30. From October, 8 p.m. to October 31, 6 a.m.**, repair work on damaged guardrails is on the agenda. This work is necessary between the Ettlingen and Karlsruhe-Nord junctions in order to eliminate the consequences of a recent accident and to ensure traffic safety. [ka-news](https://www.ka-news.de/karlsruhe/verkehr/a5- repairwork-erforcen-umleitungs-zwischen-karlsruhe-und-ettlingen-112681027) reports that departures at several junctions will be closed during this time.
What does this mean specifically for travelers? The exit at the Ettlingen junction is closed from the direction of Frankfurt; Here the diversion takes place via the Karlsruhe-Süd junction. Anyone coming from Basel must also be redirected via the Karlsruhe junction. A similar picture applies to the Karlsruhe-Süd exit: Here, too, drivers from both Frankfurt and Basel have to resort to diversions, in this case via the Rastatt-Nord or Ettlingen junctions. In addition, the exit at the Karlsruhe-Nord junction will be closed to the Frankfurt direction. The diversion takes you via the Karlsruhe-Durlach junction.
Current traffic situation on the A5
The traffic situation on the A5 is anything but relaxed at the moment. On October 28th, shortly before the announced work, there was already a traffic jam between Achern and the Renchtal West service area, as stau.info reported. Furthermore, an unsecured accident site was reported between the Nordwest- and Westkreuz Frankfurt, where the right lane is blocked. The fact that there is currently a lot of movement on the A5 is also reflected in the numerous reports about accident sites that have now been cleared and about traffic jams that remain.
For the safety of travelers, it is advisable to keep an eye on the announced diversions and the current traffic situation. Drivers should also prepare for possible delays if they want to drive on the A5. The repair work is a necessary evil so that the road network remains safe in the future.