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Traffic chaos in Hesse: A5 and A45 closed from today until September 28th!
Wetteraukreis: Traffic restrictions on the A5 due to construction work from September 21st to 28th, 2025 - be aware of the risk of traffic jams!
Traffic chaos in Hesse: A5 and A45 closed from today until September 28th!
Today, September 21, 2025, extensive construction work begins on the A5, which will pose challenges for drivers in Hesse in the coming days. From 8:00 p.m., a section near Gambach will be closed for a week in order to carry out urgently necessary renovation work. The construction site will be lifted again at 5:00 a.m. on September 28, 2025, but increased traffic and congestion are expected in the meantime. Loud [news.de]. It is recommended that you adapt your driving habits accordingly.
The measures affect not only the A5, but also the adjacent A45. A construction site is also being built here in the area of the Gambacher Kreuz motorway junction, in the direction of Gießen. This will in turn be in operation until September 28, 2025 and will also cause disruptions to traffic flow. The construction project on the A5 is 1.20 km long and offers a maximum passage width of 6.25 m for heavy goods transport.
Overview of the A5
The A5 is not only one of the most important traffic arteries in Germany, but also a central north-south connection. It stretches from Niederaula to the Swiss border crossing at Weil am Rhein and is an impressive 440 kilometers in total. The motorway is equipped in various states of expansion from 2 × 2 to 2 × 4 lanes, which underlines its importance for long-distance and rush-hour traffic, especially in the metropolitan areas of cities such as Frankfurt, Darmstadt and Karlsruhe. stau-a5.de highlights that the A5 has some of the busiest sections in Europe, particularly the Frankfurter Kreuz, which regularly suffers from high traffic volumes.
With constant construction sites, the A5 is also a constant junction for possible traffic jams due to its high traffic. Significant traffic disruptions can occur, particularly during holiday periods and during ski traffic.
Traffic information for travelers
The necessity of these measures, as communicated by the responsible authorities, is clear: With regular adjustments and renovations, we increase traffic safety for all users of the motorway. Traffic management plays an important role in our time, and it is in our interest to reach our destination safely and quickly. So stay calm on the roads and drive safely!