Danger of traffic jams on the A3: construction site near Neukirchen am Inn until 1 p.m.!

Danger of traffic jams on the A3: construction site near Neukirchen am Inn until 1 p.m.!

On January 20, 2026, drivers on the A3 in Bavaria, more precisely near Neukirchen am Inn, will be in for a little adventure. From 8:02 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., construction site and road construction work on a 499 meter section in the direction of Linz will bring the use of this important traffic artery to a standstill. According to the latest reports from news.de Increased traffic volumes with possible traffic jams are expected, which is why road users are asked to adapt their driving behavior.

The A3 is not only one of the most central motorways in Germany with a total length of 769 km, but also a crucial connection point from the Dutch border at Emmerich-Elten to the Austrian border at Neuhaus am Inn. It passes through large cities such as Cologne, Frankfurt am Main and Würzburg, among others, making it a frequently traveled route. This is particularly noticeable in areas like the Frankfurter Kreuz, where the traffic density often leads to problems stau-a3.de reported.

The A3 at a glance

The A3 not only connects major economic regions, but is also of great importance for many commuters and travelers. Here are some highlights:

• Wichtige Städte:
  • Köln: zentraler Knotenpunkt im Verkehrsnetz
  • Frankfurt am Main: ein großer Finanzplatz
  • Würzburg: historischer Verkehrsknotenpunkt
  • Nürnberg: bedeutend für Handel und Industrie
  • Regensburg: kulturelles Zentrum
  • Passau: südöstliches Ende nahe der österreichischen Grenze
• Bedeutende Autobahnkreuze:
  • Kölner Ring: Kreuzung mit A1 und A4
  • Kreuz Oberhausen: Verbindung zur A2
  • Frankfurter Kreuz: Verbindung zur A5
  • Kreuz Biebelried: Kreuzung mit A7
• Stauschwerpunkte: Besonders anfällig sind die Bereiche um das Frankfurter Kreuz sowie die Großstadtregionen Köln und Frankfurt.

The construction site near Neukirchen am Inn falls into an already critical phase for the A3, which is particularly prone to traffic jams due to traffic density, construction sites and occasional accidents. Regular renovations and expansion projects are essential to ensure the performance and safety of this important traffic artery. It remains to be hoped that the restrictions during the construction work will go smoothly and that drivers will soon be able to continue their journey without major obstacles.