A1 between Vechta and Cloppenburg: Important closure from Friday!
On June 15, 2025, the A1 between Vechta and Cloppenburg will be closed due to dismantling work; Diversions have been set up.

A1 between Vechta and Cloppenburg: Important closure from Friday!
Next weekend there will be a comprehensive closure on a section of the A1 between Vechta and Cloppenburg. Loud 24rhine The motorway will be closed in both directions from 10pm on Friday 13th June until 5am on Monday 16th June. The reason: The dismantling of two overpass structures that urgently need to be replaced. For many travelers, this means they need to consider alternative routes.
The diversions for traffic are clearly regulated: Anyone traveling in the direction of Bremen must take the U13 from Vechta. For the direction of Dortmund, the diversion route from Cloppenburg takes you via the U52. In addition, the Cappeln Hagelage rest area will be closed in both directions from Friday, June 13th at 8 a.m. until the route reopens.
Current traffic situation on the A1
For travelers heading to Hamburg, the situation has been somewhat more stable in the last few days, although traffic flow between the Hamburg-Südost triangle and the Norderelbe triangle was recently affected by gridlocked traffic. The good news: The report about the danger on the A1 from the direction of Bremen has now been clarified.
How do you keep track?
Monitoring the traffic situation on German motorways is now easier than ever thanks to modern technologies. An interactive dashboard at autobahn.de offers comprehensive information on traffic jams, construction sites and the general traffic situation. Drivers can find out about the longest traffic jams and the current situation on their routes.
With one click on the dashboard, the latest developments can be accessed, which helps drivers to be better informed on the road. The motorway traffic centers work continuously to keep information up to date and to react quickly to unforeseeable disruptions. This means that pre-arranged action concepts can be put into effect at any time.
Drivers need to be particularly careful this weekend, as the closure on the A1 is likely to cause a lot of traffic, while other sections of the route also have their pitfalls. A good knack for route planning is required to save yourself the stress on the road. So be smart and well prepared!