Traffic jam chaos at the start of the holiday: traffic explosion on German highways!

Traffic jam chaos at the start of the holiday: traffic explosion on German highways!

Next weekend the summer travel season starts with a strong rush on the motorways - especially in Germany, where the summer holidays begin in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. Loud N News Increased traffic volume is expected. Travelers from northern Europe and holidaymakers not bound by school holidays will also add to the expected congestion. Day trippers and those making last-minute decisions could also make the traffic situation even more difficult.

There are currently around 1,200 construction sites on German motorways, including full closures. Routes particularly at risk of traffic jams are the highways to the North and Baltic Seas as well as numerous motorway sections, including the A1 from Cologne to Hamburg and the A3 to Nuremberg. Loud ADAC The main main travel routes such as the A4 and A5 are also affected. An overview of the most heavily used routes shows that these not only affect German traffic, but also international routes in countries such as Austria, Italy and Switzerland.

Danger of traffic jams at home and abroad

The traffic situation is further complicated by construction sites and renovation work. The Elbtunnel and the A7 in Hamburg will be closed on the first weekend in July. This is expected to cause significant delays on one of the main routes. In addition, two-lane traffic is expected on the Brenner motorways in Austria, while exit closures for through traffic apply on the Inntal motorway and the Fernpass route.

Special traffic jam warnings also apply to the Tauern, Fernpass and Gotthard routes in the Alps. The Statistics of traffic indicators in the EU shows that traffic has steadily increased in recent years, reflecting the popularity of the summer travel season.

Full closures and traffic regulations

Several full closures have been announced for the coming period. The ADAC expects a temporary closure of the A3 between Nuremberg and Würzburg at the weekend. In addition, closures are planned between certain exits on the A2, A8 and A46. Long-term closures are also planned on some motorway sections until July, such as on the A45 between Hagen and Gießen.

But traffic jams are not only to be expected in Germany. Night closures in the San Bernardino Tunnel have also been announced in Switzerland, and in the Czech Republic there is a risk of traffic jams on the D8 between Dresden and Prague due to tunnel renovations. Waiting times at various borders are also an issue, and checks on German motorways have been increased since May, which could take additional time.

For your own safety, it is important to form the emergency lane in good time when traffic is stopped. Non-compliance can be punished with fines of up to 320 euros.

If you are looking for current information on the traffic situation and construction sites, we recommend taking a look at the ADAC website, where regular updates on the traffic situation - including for trips abroad - are available.