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A2 and A42: Major weekend closures for commuters in the Ruhr area!
On the weekend of June 20th to 22nd, 2025, the A2 between Herten and Kreuz Recklinghausen will be closed due to bridge work. Diversions have been set up.
A2 and A42: Major weekend closures for commuters in the Ruhr area!
Starting next weekend, the traffic situation in the Ruhr area will be a test of patience for many drivers. How Ruhr24 reported, the A2 between the Herten junction and the Recklinghausen junction will be completely closed from Friday, June 20th, at 9 p.m. to Sunday, June 22nd, at 9 a.m. The reason for this measure is work to strengthen the bridge over Münsterstrasse, which requires the installation of new supports. No vehicle traffic will be possible across the bridge during this work.
The closure affects both directions and drivers should prepare for large-scale diversions in good time. The A3 and A40 were recommended as alternative options. This will be a challenge, especially for commuters, holidaymakers and logistics companies, as the traffic load in the diversion areas will increase.
Additional disruptions on the A42
At the same time, the A42 in the west of the Ruhr area is also affected. This is closed between Duisburg-Beeckerwerth and Duisburg-Baerl. In addition, the A42 between Bottrop and Essen will remain closed until June 16th. Here too, drivers must expect significant traffic delays and traffic jams, especially on the diversion routes. A look at the current traffic reports from Traffic jam.info already shows a large number of traffic jams on the A2, which further complicates the traffic situation.
The handbook “Traffic in Numbers” published by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport deals with the detailed survey of traffic situations. How KBA.de describes, it provides comprehensive data about road traffic in Germany and shows how important traffic information is for political decision-makers, companies and the entire transport industry. Especially in times of construction sites and closures, the handbook provides valuable insights into trends and developments in traffic flow.
Given the upcoming closures, drivers should plan their routes carefully and prepare for longer travel times. We will keep you up to date on all current developments!