Finally! A52 in Essen: Long-term construction site is coming to an end!

Finally! A52 in Essen: Long-term construction site is coming to an end!

The time has finally come in Essen: the lengthy renovation of the A52 between Rüttenscheid and the Essen-Ost triangle ends after almost eight years. Work has been underway on the highway section since 2017 and construction has been significantly delayed due to various issues. The construction site security measures will now be dismantled on June 16 and 17, 2025, with the route only being accessible in one lane between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. However, the final layer of asphalt, which will be applied during the summer holidays, requires the motorway to be closed for a week. radioessen.de informs that open-pored asphalt was installed along the entire route, which is intended to significantly reduce driving noise.

The construction activities that have kept drivers and residents in the region busy in recent years have repeatedly encountered hurdles. Among other things, cavities from old mining times had to be filled with cement. The search for unexploded World War II bombs also posed an unexpected obstacle. In addition, all bridges along the route had to be renovated, which further complicated the work. Particular attention is also being paid to the demolition and planned new construction of a pedestrian bridge at the level of the Rüttenscheid driveway, which is scheduled to be completed by autumn 2025.

Current construction sites on the A52

verkehrslage.de There will be numerous works on several sections of the motorway until the end of September 2025. Here is an overview:

• A52, Düsseldorf Richtung Mönchengladbach: Baustelle zwischen Büderich und Kreuz Kaarst, bis 31. Dezember 2028.
• A52, Mönchengladbach Richtung Düsseldorf: Baustelle zwischen Kreuz Kaarst und Büderich, bis 31. Dezember 2028.
• A52, Marl Richtung Gelsenkirchen: Baustelle zwischen Kreuz Marl-Nord und Marl-Hamm, bis 1. September 2025.
• A52, Essen Richtung Düsseldorf: Baustelle zwischen Ruhrtalbrücke und Breitscheid von 11. Juni bis 3. Juli 2025.

Bridges – A central theme

tagesschau.de 43 motorway bridges with a length of more than 50 meters are in an “inadequate” condition. These grievances affect both stability and traffic safety. Many of the worst-rated bridges are located particularly in North Rhine-Westphalia, which includes Essen. Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing plans to renovate 400 bridges every year, which is urgently needed given the enormous challenges and increasing freight traffic.