Construction site chaos in Celle: K38 and Rehbockstrasse closed from September 8th!

Construction site chaos in Celle: K38 and Rehbockstrasse closed from September 8th!

Today, September 3, 2025, there are some current construction sites in the Celle district that could affect traffic. Anyone who regularly travels on the streets in and around Celle should be prepared for various restrictions. From September 8th, the focus will be on the K38 between Eldingen and Metzingen, where a complete closure will be carried out for the construction of a cycle path and the barrier-free conversion of bus stops. Rehbockstrasse in Celle will also be renovated from the same date, which may also lead to partial or full closures. In addition, work will continue until October on three bridges on the roads K46, K47 and K49, which must be bypassed in one lane while traffic at Hohne, Nordburg and Helmerkamp is running.

Another construction site that has been under way since August 11th concerns the “Schmiedestrasse” bus stop on Mittelstrasse. A replacement stop is being worked on here, with the final work planned for the end of October 2025. In addition, the construction work on Wilhelm-Heinichen-Ring between Hannoversche Heerstrasse and Birkenstrasse shows that the traffic situation is being taken seriously; This first phase of construction will be completed soon, but the total construction time is estimated to be around three years. Breite Straße in Celle has also been under renovation since July 8, 2024 and work is scheduled to continue over the next two years to renew supply lines, street lighting and house connection lines. These are all measures that are part of the general infrastructure renovation that has become necessary in recent years, as numerous reports confirm.

Rehabilitation of the infrastructure

Statista informs us that German roads are in need of renovation. This problem has increased in recent years, especially after the tragic collapse of the Carola Bridge in Dresden in 2024. In order to address these challenges, the new federal government has decided on a comprehensive renovation package of around 500 billion euros for the infrastructure. Part of these funds will flow into the expansion of the federal highway network, which in 2024 had a volume of around 13,000 kilometers of federal highways.

In addition, sales in road construction in Germany rose to over 14 billion euros in 2024 after declining in the previous year. Despite this positive development, improving the condition of the highways remains a challenge. Surveys show that more than half of citizens are dissatisfied with the condition of German highways. Drivers particularly often complain about potholes, cracks in the asphalt and uneven road surfaces.

Traffic disruptions and precautionary measures

Construction activities are visible in many places in the Celle district, and the impact on traffic is unavoidable. There are currently no reports of dangers on the roads, but the traffic authorities advise caution and recommend avoiding construction sites that cause traffic jams. Mobile and stationary speed cameras can also help to draw attention to traffic in construction site areas. In order to avoid accidents, replacement stops and diversions are necessary in the area to ensure the safety of road users.

Road construction is an essential sector that not only modernizes the infrastructure, but also secures numerous jobs. According to Statista, over 80,000 people work in this sector, and road building is considered a popular civil engineering apprenticeship. Even if the number of trainees tends to decline, investments in very important construction projects are still expected. With the coming changes in the Celle district, one will have to prepare for a tense traffic situation, which, however, should also create the basis for improved road conditions.