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Traffic chaos on the A3: Construction site near Handlab causes traffic jams and disruptions!
On November 13th, 2025 there will be traffic restrictions on the A3 near Handlab due to construction work. Find out more about the details.
Traffic chaos on the A3: Construction site near Handlab causes traffic jams and disruptions!
Anyone traveling on the A3 near Handlab today, November 13th, 2025, should be prepared for some delays. From 7:39 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. the motorway in the direction of Nuremberg between Garham/Vilshofen and A3, Scherbach will be closed due to maintenance work and the expansion of the roadways. Loud news.de These measures are necessary to ensure the safety and quality of the road.
Drivers should expect slow traffic flow. It is also recommended to adapt driving behavior accordingly to promote the safety of all road users. The construction site extends over a length of 501 meters and is part of the necessary renovations planned on the A3 by 2030.
Current traffic situation on the A3
If you think that problems only occur with Handlab, you are wrong. Traffic on the A3 is currently severely affected. According to a traffic overview from staumelder-karte.de There are traffic jams and slowdowns in several places on the highway. For example, the section between Schloßacker and Äppeleinsholz in the direction of Nuremberg is affected with a delay of over 100 minutes. Here there are standstills with an average speed of only 3 km/h.
The following traffic situations can be identified in further sections:
- A3 | Frankfurter Kreuz – Offenbacher Kreuz: 12 Minuten Verzögerung, Richtung Köln -> Würzburg.
- A3 | Hilden – Reusrather Heide: 11 Minuten Verzögerung, Richtung Oberhausen -> Köln.
- A3 | Köln-Dellbrück – Leverkusen: 7 Minuten Verzögerung.
- A3 | Ratingen-Ost – Breitscheid: 2 Minuten Verzögerung.
The A3 stretches from Emmerich-Elten to Neuhaus am Inn and is one of the busiest motorways in Germany with a daily traffic volume of up to 171,200 vehicles in areas prone to traffic jams.
Future-oriented construction measures
As already mentioned, extensive construction work on the A3 is planned by 2030. These include the renewal and widening of bridges and roadways. Another reason for the traffic disruptions is the steady growth of traffic in the region, which is characterized by several large cities such as Cologne, Bonn and Frankfurt.
The authorities advise all vehicle drivers to inform themselves before branching off routes and, if necessary, to plan alternative routes. This way you avoid unpleasant delays and reach your destination more relaxed.