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Traffic chaos on the A1: construction site causes traffic jams in Lotte!
On August 13th, 2025 there will be traffic restrictions on the A1 near Lotte, NRW due to construction sites, find out more here!
Traffic chaos on the A1: construction site causes traffic jams in Lotte!
In North Rhine-Westphalia there will be traffic restrictions on the A1 on August 13, 2025. Between 4:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., drivers in the direction from Bremen to Münster can expect one-way traffic volumes. The construction site is located between the Osnabrück harbor and the Münsterland service area. If you are traveling on the A1 that day, it is advisable to be prepared for possible traffic jams. As news.de reports, the information comes from the state road construction company NRW.
The Lotte and Steinfurt region in particular could be affected by the traffic restrictions. Therefore, commuters and travelers should adapt their travel behavior accordingly to be on the safe side.
Additional construction sites on the A1
But there are construction sites on the A1 not only on August 13th. Drivers should continue to exercise increased caution in the coming months. Several construction sites are currently active on the route, further restricting a number of lanes:
- A1, Saarbrücken Richtung Trier: Baustelle zwischen Raststätte Hochwald Ost und Rastplatz Mehringer Höhe, bis 28.02.2027, 07:00 Uhr.
- A1, Münster Richtung Dortmund: Brückenarbeiten in Höhe Kreuz Dortmund/Unna, bis 27.07.2026, 20:00 Uhr.
- A1, Dortmund Richtung Münster: Brückenarbeiten zwischen Raststätte Lichtendorf Süd und Kreuz Dortmund/Unna, bis 27.07.2026, 20:00 Uhr.
- A1, Dortmund Richtung Köln: Brückenarbeiten zwischen Kreuz Dortmund/Unna und Raststätte Lichtendorf Nord, bis 27.07.2026, 20:00 Uhr.
- A1, Dortmund Richtung Münster: Brückenarbeiten zwischen Unna und Kamen-Zentrum, bis 05.03.2026, 20:00 Uhr.
- A1, Köln Richtung Dortmund: Brückenarbeiten zwischen Wuppertal-Langerfeld und Kreuz Wuppertal-Nord, bis 01.12.2025, 20:00 Uhr.
- A1, Dortmund Richtung Köln: Brückenarbeiten zwischen Westhofener Kreuz und Kleinraststätte Lennhof, von 11.08.2025 bis 22.09.2025, 05:00 Uhr.
As can be read on verkehrslage.de, these construction sites are often due to bridge work and maintenance work, which can further complicate the traffic situation.
Organized construction sites for fewer disruptions
The road construction authority has a well-thought-out construction site management system to keep disruption as low as possible. Different strategies are used for different types of construction sites. Planning takes into account both travel times and large events to optimize traffic flow. According to the information from strassen.nrw.de, construction sites are divided into the following categories:
- Tagesbaustellen für Arbeiten unter 24 Stunden
- Nachtbaustellen, die eingesetzt werden, wenn tagsüber nicht gearbeitet werden kann
- Dauerbaustellen, die über einen längeren Zeitraum notwendig sind
The permanent monitoring and adjustment of the construction sites should help ensure that traffic continues to flow despite the necessary work and that delays are kept to a minimum.
The A1 remains a construction site with a lot of movement, and drivers should find out about the current construction sites and restrictions in good time. If you want to travel, you are well advised to pay attention to the time slots provided and plan alternative routes.