Traffic chaos on the A3: construction site in Hünxe threatens traffic jams from July 15th!
Traffic restrictions on the A3 near Wesel due to construction work from July 15th to 16th, 2025. Be aware of the risk of traffic jams!

Traffic chaos on the A3: construction site in Hünxe threatens traffic jams from July 15th!
In North Rhine-Westphalia there will be traffic restrictions on the A3 motorway between Hünxe and Wesel from July 15, 2025. Loud news.de Construction work will begin at 8:00 p.m. and will continue until 6:00 a.m. the next day. The right lane will be closed for the duration of the construction site, which will narrow the roadway to one lane. Road users must prepare for possible traffic jams and adjustments to speeds and are asked to take the traffic management systems into account.
This measure was announced by the North Rhine-Westphalia Road Construction Authority and is intended to improve traffic flows in the long term. The area affected is the section between the Bergschlag rest area and Hünxe in the direction of Arnhem. Drivers should plan in good time and consider detours if necessary, as this could significantly affect the traffic situation.
More construction sites on the A3
| Direction | Section | Details | End date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cologne to Oberhausen | Between Kreuz Hilden and Stinderhof rest area | Traffic directed over the opposite lane | 12/31/2026 |
| Frankfurt to Cologne | Between Königsforst and the Cologne-Heumar triangle | Road narrowed to two lanes | January 31, 2026 |
| Cologne to Frankfurt | Between Bad Honnef/Linz and Neuwied | Construction site | September 14, 2025 |
| Frankfurt to Cologne | Between the Epgert service area and the Wiedtal valley bridge | Construction site | September 14, 2025 |
With the numerous construction sites, travelers have to be prepared for longer journey times. From bridge work to road narrowings, the A3 from Hünxe to Cologne is severely affected. Anyone who wants to use the motorway in the coming months should keep an eye on the current traffic situation and select alternative routes in good time.
In addition to everyday traffic disruptions, weather-related influences can also increase travel time. It is advisable to allow enough time when traveling in these areas.