Important A6 near Nuremberg closed for weeks – drivers have to reschedule!
From July 1, 2025, the A6 near Nuremberg will be closed due to asphalting work. Diversions have been set up.

Important A6 near Nuremberg closed for weeks – drivers have to reschedule!
The A6 motorway near Nuremberg is currently undergoing extensive construction work. These are part of another major expansion that is intended to make the transport infrastructure in Bavaria future-proof. The section affected between Triebendorf and the Schwabach-West junction has been closed to traffic in the direction of Nuremberg since July 1, 2025 and probably until the end of August 2025. How Mercury reported, asphalting work is the main reason for this measure, which has been affecting traffic flow in the region for months.
The diversion for traffic heading towards Nuremberg will be via the lane towards Heilbronn. Traffic is routed along a total of four lanes to minimize backlogs. On the Heilbronn section there is a speed limit of 80 km/h in both directions, so safety is the top priority. Augsburger Allgemeine points out that motorists should prepare for delays as construction work is scheduled to last until August 18, 2025.
What's next for the transport infrastructure?
For Bavaria, Germany's largest federal state in terms of area, a modern, efficient and safe transport infrastructure is crucial. Loud StMB, traffic is expected to increase significantly in the next few years: passenger traffic is expected to grow by more than a quarter by 2030, while freight traffic could increase by around 40 percent. The Bavarian government is therefore committed to maintaining and expanding the existing infrastructure as needed.
The need for these construction projects is therefore clear. They not only contribute to the immediate preservation of the roads, but are also an important step into the future in meeting the transport needs of Bavarian citizens. This extensive construction work is in line with the long-term goals of ensuring and making mobility barrier-free for all people, including those with reduced mobility.
The current asphalting measures are part of a large plan that aims to sustainably improve the conditions for drivers in the region. Despite the inconveniences during the construction phases, Bavaria is pursuing an ambitious goal that should cover future needs in the transport sector. Even if there are temporary restrictions for drivers, they are necessary to ultimately ensure better transport infrastructure.