Construction site chaos in Recklinghausen: A2 closed on December 2nd!
On December 2nd, 2025 there will be traffic disruptions on the A2 in Recklinghausen due to construction work. Find out more details here.

Construction site chaos in Recklinghausen: A2 closed on December 2nd!
Drivers traveling on the A2 towards Oberhausen will soon have a few detours, as on December 2nd, 2025 a construction site will be set up between the Recklinghausen-Ost junction (10) and the Recklinghausen-Süd junction (9). Loud news.de Road users must expect restrictions from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Patience and appropriate driving behavior are required here, as traffic jams cannot be ruled out.
With the existing infrastructure package, North Rhine-Westphalia is expected to invest around 600 million euros in the renovation and expansion of the transport infrastructure. This was recently announced by the Ministry of Transport, which published joint reports with the main programs for the first time. The investment focus is on maintaining state and federal roads country.nrw reports that 231 million euros are earmarked for state roads and 154 million euros for federal roads.
A look at the numbers
In detail, the 2025 state road maintenance program includes a total of 103 individual measures that are intended to ensure even safer driving conditions. Here is an overview of the financial resources:
| program | amount |
|---|---|
| Ongoing and newly started projects | 95.82 million euros |
| Bridge replacement construction | 41.38 million euros |
| Building authority flat rate for damages | 85 million euros |
| Repairing damage to state roads | 8.8 million euros |
Another focus is on the cycling infrastructure - 39.5 million euros are planned for the construction and renovation of cycle paths on state roads. In addition, measures to promote walking and cycling are supported with around 38.2 million euros. Thereby has ADAC also interesting offers in the area of rental vehicles that can be used for excursions or moving. The ADAC Clubmobil stations offer a wide range of vehicles that are ideal for family-friendly trips or other transport options.
In summary, it appears that the coming weeks on the motorways of North Rhine-Westphalia will be both challenging and full of opportunities. The great commitment to the traffic structure not only ensures smooth traffic, but also ensures that the course is set for the future. Drivers should prepare for the changes and consider alternative routes if necessary.