Accident on the A8 near Pforzheim: Stauchaos in rush hour traffic!

Accident on the A8 near Pforzheim: Stauchaos in rush hour traffic!

On the A8 near Pforzheim, a serious accident occurred early Wednesday morning, in which a car collided with a truck. The incident took place in the construction site area between Pforzheim-West and Pforzheim-Ost when the driver apparently suffered a medical emergency and crashed into the truck rear. As a result, there were considerable traffic disruptions towards Stuttgart, where traffic already dammed up over several kilometers. The right lane in the construction site area is currently closed, while the accident recording is still ongoing, as the Badische Latest Nachrichten.

Construction work on the A8: A mega project in full gear

At the same time, work on the A8 on one of the largest construction projects in the southwest, which should be completed by the end of 2026. The six -lane expansion has been frustration among drivers for years, as new construction sites are constantly being set up. According to Autobahn GmbH Südwest, the project is currently more or less on schedule, whereby a completion is expected in 2027. The total costs, which are estimated at around 340 million euros, should not be exceeded. [SWR Aktuell] (https://www.swr.de/swraktuell/baden-wuerttemberg/karlsruhe/pforzheim-a8-a- half-time-100.html) reports that up to 50 truck loads are currently being removed every day to make space for a lower road.

The construction comprises several sub-projects, including new bridge and intersection structures. In addition, work is used in water protection areas, which requires special measures to protect the ground. Despite the progressive work, the traffic on the A8 near Pforzheim remains significantly impaired, which makes it a test of patience for drivers that will continue until the extensive construction sites are completed.