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Traffic chaos threatens: A7 near Soltau closed from August 14th!
Traffic restrictions in the Heidekreis: A7 near Soltau closed on August 14, 2025. Danger of traffic jams and diversions due to construction sites.
Traffic chaos threatens: A7 near Soltau closed from August 14th!
Anyone traveling on the A7 motorway in Lower Saxony in the next few days should be careful. From August 13th at 6:00 p.m., the carriageway between the Vorm Wietzenbruch service area and Bad Fallingbostel will be closed to traffic due to roadway renovation. This measure lasts until August 14th at 6:00 a.m. The traffic restrictions could lead to gridlocked traffic and temporary traffic jams, he said [news.de](https://www.news.de/auto/858848971/verkehrsmelde-soltau-bad-fallingbostel-heidekreis-auf-a7-zur-verkehrsstoerung-wegen-sp errung-on-14-08-2025-6:00 p.m.-restrictions-in-traffic-danger-of-congestion-in-lower-saxony-brock-bindenbrock-vierde-plz-29614-plz-29683/1/).
The affected area extends from Brock (zip code 29614) to Hebenbrock and Vierde in Bad Fallingbostel (zip code 29683). Even if there are currently no hazard types or other reports such as accidents or obstacles, travelers are well advised to find out about the traffic situation in advance and plan possible diversions, recommends verkehrslage.de.
Traffic situation and traffic jam evaluation
The traffic jam situation on Lower Saxony's motorways remains an ongoing issue. In 2024, 3,267 traffic jam events were recorded, adding up to a total length of 15,710 km. This corresponds to an increase of 14.7% compared to the previous year. Construction sites and accidents are common causes of traffic jams. There are currently several permanent construction sites in progress on the A7 alone, including the sections Echte - Nörten-Hardenberg and Walsrode - Soltau, as vmz-niedersachsen.de explains.
Drivers have to expect high traffic volumes, especially on public holidays and during the holidays. Severe delays are to be expected, particularly on Fridays and Sundays. Ideally, travelers should always be informed in advance about the current traffic situation in order to avoid unexpected delays.
Practical tips for travelers
- Informieren Sie sich vor Reiseantritt über die Verkehrssituation.
- Nutzen Sie die aktuellen Verkehrsinformationen aus den Rundfunkanstalten.
- Bei Staus von bis zu 10 km bleiben Sie auf der Autobahn.
- Folgen Sie Umleitungen nur bei längeren Staus.
With these tips you are well equipped to safely navigate the traffic situation in Lower Saxony. Have a good trip!