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Complete closure of the A7: Worse traffic jams expected in the Northeim district!
Traffic disruptions in the Northeim district: Construction work leads to closures on the A7 from October 29th. until October 30, 2025.
Complete closure of the A7: Worse traffic jams expected in the Northeim district!
In the Northeim district, drivers are now faced with important traffic restrictions due to extensive construction work on the A7 motorway. Starting tomorrow, October 30, 2025, the entrance and exit of the Echte-West junction (No. 68) in the direction of Kassel and Hanover will be closed. This full closure is a measure as part of the expansion of the motorway, which is being carried out by the private company Via Niedersachsen. The work will begin today, October 29, 2025, at 11:34 a.m. and is expected to end on October 30, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. News.de reports that ...
For road users who want to go to Echte, the important rule is to turn off at the Seesen exit (No. 67) and follow the emergency diversion (U 62). It is also recommended for those traveling southwards to use the Northeim-Nord junction (No. 69) and follow the diversion (U 64). In order to ensure traffic flows, all drivers are asked to observe the diversions and, if necessary, ignore instructions from navigation devices.
Traffic routing and diversions
The Lower Saxony State Authority for Road Construction and Transport (NLStBV) is responsible for the federal and state roads in the region. In the Northeim district itself, the cities of Einbeck and Northeim are responsible for independently approving road closures and construction sites in the city area. Citizens can find information about current construction work and possible closures, for example for the streets that are managed by the NLStBV, on the relevant websites. This makes it clear how important transparent communication about such traffic restrictions is in order to avoid unpleasant surprises in traffic. The Northeim district states that ...
The responsibility for the infrastructure in Lower Saxony is extensive. On an area of over 47,700 km² with around 8.2 million inhabitants, the NLStBV manages numerous roads, including around 16,200 km of federal and state roads as well as district roads in 13 districts. Around 3,000 employees are on duty around the clock to maintain the road infrastructure. Information about the structure of the traffic administrations in Lower Saxony can be found here.
By using BIWAPP, a warning app, citizens receive quick information about current traffic events that affect mobility. In this respect, networking through such digital services is becoming increasingly important in order to inform the population promptly in emergency and crisis situations and to take the necessary measures.