Big traffic chaos in Duisburg: A40 is closed again!

Big traffic chaos in Duisburg: A40 is closed again!

The A40 near Duisburg on the Kreuz Kaiserberg faces a full closure again. According to Ruhr24 , the first full closure on January 17, which lasted one weekend. The reason for these measures is extensive renewal work on bridges, streets and ramps. Originally, a total of four closures were planned by the beginning of March, but the schedule had to be adjusted due to an unexpected winter slump.

The now stained catch -up dates for the upcoming closures are: The first full closure will take place from February 14 (Valentine's Day) until February 17th towards Venlo. The second closure is scheduled for the period from February 20 to February 24th. After completing this work, the traffic on the A40 is directed in both directions via narrowed lanes, which will lead to expected traffic impairments.

Details on the construction work

The construction work at the Kaiserberg motorway junction, according to Autobahn.de A protective scaffolding for the centralized building of the A3/A40 is currently being manufactured. This scaffolding is crucial for the superstructure of the bridge construction and is built via the A40. The associated extensive preparatory work affects traffic in this area.

The concrete locking dates are identical to those of Ruhr24: from February 14 to February 17, the A40 is blocked in the direction of Venlo in order to assemble the steel protection devices and carry out ceiling renovation. Then, between February 20 and 24, the second full closure is carried out in the direction of Essen, where construction work such as the assembly of the steel protection devices and ceiling renovation takes place.

traffic information and diversions

In the North Rhine-Westphalia region, the traffic situation is currently generally tense. According to ADAC there are numerous construction sites that could take care of the already planned blocks from February 7th to 9th, 2025. In particular, the blocking of the Moers-West junction in the direction of travel Venlo on February 8 and 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. is another critical point for which the diversions are signposted.

The regional diversions are also based on the progress in the construction work, whereby an extensive system of effective diversions are to be available for the affected road sections. Drivers should prepare for traffic disabilities and, if necessary, plan alternative routes to avoid delays.