Traffic chaos on the A44: construction sites will cause traffic jams from July 14th!

Traffic chaos on the A44: construction sites will cause traffic jams from July 14th!

In North Rhine-Westphalia, drivers will face a number of challenges from July 14, 2025. There are significant traffic restrictions on the A44 due to extensive road construction work. The measures affect several sections and are scheduled from Saturday evening to Monday morning. Traffic jams and stalled traffic are to be expected, especially in the Eringerfeld and Erwitte area.

The current construction sites are distributed as follows: First, the right lane between the Berge rest area and the Erwitte/Anröchte motorway exit (zip code 59609) will be closed from Saturday, 7:00 p.m. to Sunday, 6:00 a.m. Shortly afterwards, a similar measure follows in the section between the Westerschledde valley bridge and Erwitte/Anröchte (zip code 59590). This construction work will also run from Saturday, 7:00 p.m. to Sunday, 6:00 a.m. The last section, in which the left lane between Geseke and the Eringer Feld Nord rest area (zip code 59590) is affected, will be renewed from Sunday, 7:00 p.m. to Monday, 6:00 a.m.

Extensive construction sites on the A44

The details of these construction sites confirm the information provided by the Central Traffic Management Office of the NRW State Road Construction Office. Preparations are aimed at improving road conditions and minimizing future traffic disruptions. Despite all efforts, however, an increased risk of traffic jams is to be expected. The traffic situation can be tense these days due to the restricted road width, which should be taken into account especially during the first peak hours of the week.

But the A44 is not the only motorway affected by construction sites. A look beyond the country's borders shows that there are active construction sites on other routes such as the A3 and A46. Traffic towards Düsseldorf and Aachen could be affected by work on the bridges and other road sections. For example, the route between Düsseldorf-Messe and the airport bridge will be affected by closures until July 18, 2025.

Traffic information at a glance at all times

If you want to keep an overview of the current traffic situation, we recommend visiting the Autobahn dashboard. Not only construction sites, but also information about traffic jams and travel times on German motorways can be easily accessed there. The motorway traffic centers do valuable work here to continuously monitor the traffic situation and to be able to react quickly to unforeseeable disruptions. After all, a well-maintained transport infrastructure is of central importance not only for the tourism sector, but also for commuter traffic.

So a little patience is required around Cologne. Traffic will certainly change in the coming days once construction work begins on the A44. Drivers should take this information to heart and, if necessary, consider alternative routes to get to their destination with less stress.