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A44 near Düsseldorf: full closure and diversions during rope tests!
Extensive closures of the A44 near Düsseldorf due to rope tests on the airport bridge from July 4th to 18th, 2025.
A44 near Düsseldorf: full closure and diversions during rope tests!
When the summer holidays knock on the door, it not only has positive aspects for travelers, but also challenges for the transport infrastructure. There will be a comprehensive closure on the A44 near Düsseldorf this weekend, which will pose a number of problems for drivers. Loud The West The motorway will be closed in both directions between the Meerbusch motorway junction and the Düsseldorf-Stockum junction from Friday, July 4th, 10 p.m., to Monday, July 7th, 5 a.m. This is necessary to carry out rope tests on the airport bridge, which are necessary every six years.
The preparatory work for these tests begins with the full closure on July 4th, and the actual work is scheduled to last until July 18th. For the duration of the tests, only two narrowed lanes will be available between the Lank-Latum and Düsseldorf-Messe/Arena junctions, which can lead to further traffic restrictions. In addition, from Friday, July 18th, 10 p.m. to Monday, July 21st, 5 a.m., follow-up operations will be carried out under single-lane traffic management. This means drivers should be particularly careful and allow more time for their journeys.
Detours are available
However, clear detours have been put in place to avoid the traffic disruptions as best as possible. Drivers traveling in the direction of Velbert can take the A57 from the Meerbusch motorway junction to the Neuss-Süd motorway triangle and then take the A46 to the A3 to the Hilden motorway junction. For the direction of Mönchengladbach, the diversion is from the Breitscheid motorway triangle or the Ratingen-Ost motorway junction (A3) via the A46 and A57.
On the other hand, the Flehe Rhine bridge is also being comprehensively inspected, which will result in a complete closure of the A46 near Düsseldorf. Drivers should also be prepared for a planned full closure of the A59 near Duisburg for two weeks in August, which could mean further delays in regional traffic.