A3 expansion: Night-time closures cause distress for road users!
Construction work on the A3 in Erlangen-Höchstadt requires night-time closures of the Schlüsselfeld and Höchstadt-Nord junctions.

A3 expansion: Night-time closures cause distress for road users!
The A3 motorway is currently a real construction choreography, which has become a challenge for many road users. The six-lane expansion of the route between the Biebelried and Fürth/Erlangen motorway junctions will bring this central transport route between Duisburg and Passau into shape. So reported NN.de that the Schlüsselfeld junction in the direction of Nuremberg will be closed in the coming nights.
The closures are scheduled as follows: Tuesday, July 1, from 8 p.m. to Wednesday, July 2, 6 a.m. and again on Wednesday, July 2, from 8 p.m. to Thursday, July 3, 6 a.m. Road users are asked to exit at the Höchstadt-Nord junction to avoid the construction work. For drivers in the direction of Nuremberg, there is a U13 diversion via Mühlhausen, Steppach and Limbach to the Pommersfelden junction.
Safe redirection options
In addition, there is also an earlier closure of the access ramp at the Höchstadt-Nord junction, which will last from Monday, June 30th, 8 p.m. to Tuesday, July 1st, 6 a.m. This ensures that the construction work can proceed without major disruptions. A3 Nordbayern GmbH & Co. KG would like to thank residents and road users in advance for their understanding and recommends that they be particularly attentive during this work.
The A3 is considered a heavily frequented traffic artery, with around 80,000 vehicles passing through it every day and even up to 100,000 vehicles on peak days. These circumstances are not unknown, as construction work to expand to six lanes has been in full swing since May 1, 2020. Loud tz.de The work is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
Traffic forecasts and disruptions at a glance
For everyone who will be traveling on the A3 in the next few days, the tool could ADAC Maps be a great help. There you will not only find information about traffic flow, but also about current construction sites and danger spots. This way you can keep an eye on everything before you start your journey. The diversions during the closures also enable traffic to continue to run smoothly despite construction sites.
The traffic situation remains exciting and it is advisable to find out about any changes well in advance before getting into your car. So stick with it and plan wisely to arrive at your destination relaxed!