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A40 and A59: Massive motorway closures are threatening in the Ruhr area from Monday!
Bochum reports A40 closures from August 18th to 26th, 2025. Diversions via A42 and B227 recommended. Traffic volume is increasing.
A40 and A59: Massive motorway closures are threatening in the Ruhr area from Monday!
Drivers in North Rhine-Westphalia will have to be patient from Monday, August 18th. An extensive renovation project is underway on the A40 between Bochum-Wattenscheid-West and the center of Essen, which will last until Tuesday, August 26th. The reason for the closure is the renewal of the whisper asphalt, which ensures quiet and pleasant driving. This reports WDR.
Overall, the A40 will be closed during this time, impacting traffic across the region. It is particularly recommended to bypass the closure via the A42 and A3. But local bypass options on the same route via the B227 and B224 should not be underestimated. However, with the expected traffic load on these alternative routes, there is a risk of bottlenecks, not only on the motorways, but also in inner cities.
Further closures and construction sites
In addition to the A40, drivers also have to be prepared for restrictions on the A59. Here the route towards Dinslaken between the Duisburg and Duisburg-Nord junctions will remain closed until August 26th. This measure is necessary to strengthen the existing Berlin Bridge. Diversions for this closure lead via the A3 towards the north and the traffic situation around the Grugahalle in Essen also requires a lot of planning, as visitors should choose alternative routes early on to avoid traffic jams.
But that's not all. There are also several construction sites on the A40 that drivers should keep an eye on. An overview of current construction sites shows that there will be much more construction work until 2026, especially in the Ruhr area. For example, work on the bridges between the Beverbach and Dortmund-Kley service areas will continue until December 31, 2026 verkehrslage.de informed.
Road safety
The current traffic overview is crucial for many drivers. Last year, over 79,600 police-recorded accidents were registered in North Rhine-Westphalia. This includes 62,741 accidents with personal injuries and, unfortunately, 485 fatalities. These numbers, which are from statistic.nrw show how important it is to drive carefully and with foresight, especially in times with additional construction sites and closures.
Overall, one thing remains clear: Anyone who will be on the roads of North Rhine-Westphalia in the next few days should prepare well. Your own well-being and the safety of all road users depend on careful planning of routes.