Traffic chaos is approaching: A7 near Lautenbach closed until 5 a.m.!
On July 10th, 2025 there will be traffic disruptions due to construction work on the A7 near Lautenbach. Current traffic information here.

Traffic chaos is approaching: A7 near Lautenbach closed until 5 a.m.!
Traffic disruptions on July 10, 2025! There is currently a construction site near Lautenbach on the A7 motorway, which could severely impact traffic. Loud news.de Road construction work is underway between the Buchbachtal Bridge and the Dinkelsbühl/Fichtenau exit (112). The work will begin at 12:16 a.m. and will last until 5:00 a.m., with the construction site being an impressive 502 meters long.
Increased traffic volumes and possible traffic jams are to be expected, especially during these hours. This poses a challenge for all drivers who drive at night or want to drive to work early in the morning. Many will probably be wondering how best to deal with the possible delays.
Current traffic situation on the A7
In the direction of Hamburg, traffic was backed up between Hamburg and Volkspark and at the Elbe Tunnel, which also led to delays. The speeds in these areas are currently 0 km/h. Work is also underway to narrow the roadway in other places on the A7 until September 29, 2025, which doesn't exactly make the situation any easier.
The A7 – An important traffic control system
The A7 is known as the most important north-south connection in Germany. It extends over a total length of 962 kilometers, from the start of the road in Handewitt to the end in Füssen. The expansion of the motorway with different lanes is characterized by many construction sites, which lead to maximum traffic not only on weekends but also during holiday periods.
Particular traffic jams are the Hamburg Elbe Tunnel, which sees over 150,000 vehicles every day, and the greater Hanover area, which often has to contend with traffic delays. Traffic jams are also common in Kassel and during the difficult passages in the Knüllgebirge due to truck traffic.
In summary, drivers should be particularly vigilant today, July 10, 2025. It is worth planning your travel times and, if necessary, looking for alternative routes to avoid the construction sites and the associated traffic.