Traffic chaos in Steinfurt: Diesel road closed until 2026!
Traffic information Steinfurt: Construction sites and closures on Dieselstrasse from August 11th, 2025 to April 30th, 2026. Danger of traffic jams!

Traffic chaos in Steinfurt: Diesel road closed until 2026!
The traffic situation in Steinfurt, North Rhine-Westphalia, is currently a topic of conversation. From August 11, 2025, the diesel road will be closed for a whole year - until April 30, 2026. This extensive work is part of the renewal of the German road network and requires extensive construction work, especially in the first construction phase of the K76n, where the so-called CEF measures are being implemented. The construction phase covers a distance of just 0.04 km, but the impact on traffic should not be underestimated.
The closure affects both directions of diesel road and could lead to increased traffic and temporary traffic jams. Drivers should therefore be prepared for longer journey times if they want to cross the area around Burgsteinfurt. Residents will also have to adapt to a changed traffic situation, as traffic will likely be rerouted via alternative roads.
Future traffic load
What does this mean for commuters and residents? Anyone who regularly uses the diesel road may want to consider alternative routes to avoid lengthy detours and unnecessary waiting times. It is also important to note that the construction work in Steinfurt is not taking place in isolation; They are part of a larger initiative to maintain and renew the transport infrastructure in North Rhine-Westphalia, which has repeatedly caused high traffic volumes in recent years.
Detailed information about the traffic changes can be found on the News.de website, where it is reported that similar situations can also occur in other parts of Germany. The need to keep an eye on traffic reports on a regular basis is highlighted here in order to avoid unforeseen delays. [News.de reports that …](https://www.news.de/auto/858856156/verkehrsmelde-nw-steinfurt-steinfurt-zur-verkehrsstoerung-wegen-sperrung-von-11 -08-2025-to-30-04-2026-restrictions-in-traffic-north-rhine-westphalia-danger of traffic jams-in-wedelingskamp-on-dieselstrasse/1/)
In the hope that construction work progresses quickly and efficiently, residents can look forward to an improved traffic situation in a year's time. Until then, all road users need to keep their eyes open and look for alternatives!