Closure of the A3 near Passau: How to avoid the construction site at the weekend!

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The Passau-Süd and Passau-Mitte motorway exits in the direction of Linz are closed until the end of August and the end of September due to renovation work.

Autobahnauffahrten Passau-Süd und Passau-Mitte in Richtung Linz bis Ende August bzw. Ende September wegen Sanierungsarbeiten gesperrt.
The Passau-Süd and Passau-Mitte motorway exits in the direction of Linz are closed until the end of August and the end of September due to renovation work.

Closure of the A3 near Passau: How to avoid the construction site at the weekend!

Week after week, the streets around Passau often appear in a different light because the renovation and maintenance of the highways is in full swing. A closure on the A3 is currently causing a stir. The Passau-Süd junction in the direction of Linz will be closed from today, Friday, August 29th, at 1 p.m. to Sunday, August 31st, around 5 p.m. due to urgent renovation work. Loud pnp.de The decision was made to extend the life of the pavement and to eliminate damage such as cracks and chips in the asphalt.

The construction work includes milling away the old asphalt layers and replacing them with new surface and binder layers. The traffic flow on the state road St 2618 and the federal road B 12 remains in both directions, but access to the motorway in the direction of Linz is not possible during the closure. Road users who want to use the Passau-Süd junction should better exit at Passau-Mitte and follow the U95 or U6 detour if required to continue their journey.

Waiting for the next lockdown

Another downer for drivers in the region: there will be another closure on the A3 in September. The Passau-Mitte junction in the direction of Linz will be closed from September 26th to 28th. The intention here is to work on the same sections in need of renovation, so that diversion strategies will have to adapt accordingly. Drivers who want to use the A3 at this point should take the U6 detour via Passau-Süd from Passau-Mitte augsburger- Allgemeine.de.

The current construction measures are not only important locally, but are part of a comprehensive renovation plan that will affect many motorways in Germany in 2025. Again ADAC As we know, the condition of many motorway bridges and roadways leads to regular traffic disruptions. Bridges that were built between 1960 and 1980 are often in need of renovation.

Traffic strategies during closures

To minimize congestion and maintain traffic flow, the work will be carried out during off-peak times on weekends. Road users are well advised to drive carefully and keep their distance, as a closure can cause short-term delays. National construction sites, especially in North Rhine-Westphalia and Bavaria, could also influence the traffic situation.

A good tip for all drivers: use the detours, plan a little more time and stay calm. This makes the trip a little more relaxed despite the necessary construction work!