Chaos on the A70: Closure near Eltmann expected until tomorrow morning!
Traffic disruptions on the A70 in Bavaria between Eltmann and Knetzgau due to an accident and closure on the 17th/18th. July 2025.

Chaos on the A70: Closure near Eltmann expected until tomorrow morning!
The traffic situation on the A70 motorway caused a lot of excitement today, July 18, 2025. From the late evening of July 17th, at 11:34 p.m. to be precise, the road from Bamberg towards Schweinfurt/Werneck was closed. This measure became necessary after an accident was reported near Eltmann (postal code 97483). The closure extends over a length of 8.2 km between the Eltmann and Knetzgau junctions. The diversion takes place via the U84, like [news.de].
It was also reported at 11:36 p.m. that an accident had to be investigated between Eltmann and Knetzgau, which resulted in the roadway being temporarily closed. There were also disruptions on the opposite lane from Schweinfurt to Bamberg, as rescue work was being carried out here between Knetzgau and Eltmann. This route was also temporarily closed, the recommended diversion led via U25 stau.info.
Traffic problems in the region
The closure has not only directly affected motorists, but has also led to increased traffic volumes across the region. Traffic developments reported a traffic jam of around 1.2 km between Haßfurt and Knetzgau in the early evening of July 17th, with an average speed of only 6 km/h. This results in noticeable time losses of up to 12 minutes stau.info.
Particularly in such situations, road users must prepare for the unexpected and plan their routes in advance. The current situation shows once again how important it is to be informed and to react to traffic reports in a timely manner in order to avoid delays.
Summary of recent developments
- Sperrung auf der A70: ab 17.07.2025, 23:34 Uhr bis 18.07.2025, 03:34 Uhr.
- Betroffene Strecke: zwischen Eltmann (12) und Knetzgau (11), 8,2 km.
- Umleitung: U84 empfohlen für die Fahrtrichtung Bamberg → Schweinfurt/Werneck.
- Akut in der Region: Gefahr von weiteren Staus und Verzögerungen.
The traffic situation on the A70 remains tense. It is recommended that you regularly check the latest traffic news in order to choose the best route and, if necessary, consider alternatives in order to reach your destination safely and quickly.