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Traffic jam alarm in Duisburg: A3 and A40 blocked until 2026!
Traffic disruptions in North Rhine-Westphalia: Construction work on the A3 and A40 until 2026. Current information and traffic jam forecasts.
Traffic jam alarm in Duisburg: A3 and A40 blocked until 2026!
It's hard to believe, but in the coming months it will be really tight on the motorways around Duisburg. The reason for this is extensive construction work, which will pose a real challenge for road users. Loud News.de The first measures started on October 29, 2025. The A3 between the Oberhausen-Lirich junction and the Kaiserberg motorway junction will be completely closed in the direction of Cologne until May 6, 2026.
Significant traffic congestion and possible traffic jams are expected. Drivers should urgently obtain up-to-date information when planning their route in order to avoid unnecessary delays. This offers this ADAC Maps an excellent option as fluctuations in traffic flow and short-term disruptions are displayed in real time. This allows you to quickly assess whether the trip is still worth it at a certain point in time or whether detours should be planned.
Additional restrictions on the A40
But that's not all: In addition to the A3, there are also restrictions on the A40. From January 7, 2026, 9:00 p.m. to January 12, 2026, 5:00 a.m., the carriageway between the Duisburg-Kaiserberg junction and the Duisburg motorway junction will be closed. The reason for this is the urgent replacement of guardrails, which will also be carried out in the same period of time. Drivers on the A40 should also keep an eye on traffic news.
The Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure provides information about such traffic statistics in its standard work. The annually published compendium “Traffic in Numbers” provides comprehensive data on investments in infrastructure and the mobility behavior of Germans. It is exciting to see how such work can ultimately contribute to improving the traffic situation. It's worth taking a look at the current issue, which is available on the website BMV is available and can be downloaded free of charge in PDF format.
So for all road users, patience is required. However, with the right information and careful route planning, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience of construction sites and still get to your destination safely.