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Traffic chaos threatens: A31 closed in Heiden on June 18th!
On June 18, 2025, there will be traffic restrictions due to road closures on the A31 in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Traffic chaos threatens: A31 closed in Heiden on June 18th!
In the coming days, drivers in North Rhine-Westphalia will have to prepare for traffic disruptions. OnJune 18, 2025There will be a road closure on the A31 near Heiden (zip code 46359) between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The reason for this is the renewal of guardrails. This measure could lead to increased traffic volumes and congestion, so it may be advisable to plan alternative routes. As news.de reports, the closure affects both the Reken exit in the direction of Gronau as well as towards Oberhausen.
The current traffic situation appears to be temporarily stable as, according to verkehrslage.de, no specific dangers from construction sites have been reported. However, drivers may encounter additional challenges, such as poor visibility or the presence of mobile speed cameras to ensure caution on the roads during this time. Such circumstances may result in additional delays, particularly in the morning and afternoon hours.
Transport network in North Rhine-Westphalia
North Rhine-Westphalia has one of the densest transport networks in Europe, with approx125,000 kilometerson roads, including motorways, federal and local roads. Almost 13,000 kilometers of these belong to the state road network, which, as BUND NRW notes, urgently needs realignment. The overhaul of this infrastructure is crucial in view of the growing traffic numbers and the climate protection targets.
BUND NRW is demanding more than ever that existing roads be maintained and renovated instead of creating new transport routes. This not only makes ecological sense, but could also help to achieve lasting relief in traffic flow. New routes often generate additional traffic and cut up important habitats. By rethinking transport planning, we could better meet the challenges of the climate crisis.
The replacement of the guardrails on the A31 is a further step in a wider context of road construction and maintenance projects which could also affect other sections and communities. It remains to be seen what the traffic situation on the A31 will look like after the work and whether alternative means of transport will continue to gain in importance.