A59 will be closed for eight months from October 15th - risk of traffic jams!

A59 will be closed for eight months from October 15th - risk of traffic jams!

From October 15, 2025, the A59 between Düsseldorf and Monheim will be completely closed to traffic for an impressive eight months. This drastic measure is necessary because the dilapidated condition of the concrete slab roadway makes comprehensive renovation essential. The route that is affected extends from the Düsseldorf-Süd motorway triangle to the Richrath junction and will be extended to Monheim five days after the full closure begins, as wa.de reports.

Poor road conditions are often a trigger for traffic problems. Therefore, during the closure there will be a temporary speed limit of 60 km/h on the A59, which has been in effect between Monheim and the Düsseldorf-Süd triangle since November 2024. In order to direct traffic around the construction site, diversions will be set up via the A3 and A542. Detours are often challenging, but demand-responsive traffic lights are planned to optimize traffic flow on these routes. These measures aim to reduce traffic chaos to a minimum, according to WDR.

Background to the renovation

The decision to renovate the A59 early is no coincidence. Originally, the work was only supposed to begin after the construction projects on the parallel A3, which were expected to be completed in spring or summer 2026. It turns out that a good hand with the construction plans was required here. Behind these sudden changes is also a broader initiative by the federal government that has improved the conditions for the renovation of the highway infrastructure.

What is particularly noteworthy is that the Budget Committee of the German Bundestag recently approved 1.1 billion euros for Autobahn GmbH. These funds enable the awarding of contracts and the continuation of important construction work, as reported by the Federal Ministry of Transport. This includes a respectable 391 million euros for bridge renovations and 709 million euros for roadway renovations, especially in connection with bridges and tunnels.

The look ahead

The renovation of the A59 is just part of the larger vision to strengthen the infrastructure. Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder emphasizes the urgency of these projects, which are ultimately intended to secure jobs in the construction industry. The federal government has earmarked a total of 166 billion euros for modernizing the transport infrastructure by 2029. These investments not only make traffic on the motorways easier, but also create the basis for a future-proof transport infrastructure.

Anyone who is already planning to travel or commute to the region should definitely prepare for the changes. The eight-month period will pose challenges for both commuters and logistical transport. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops while construction work is in full swing.