Construction site chaos on the A3: Danger of traffic jams between Frankfurt and Cologne!

Construction site chaos on the A3: Danger of traffic jams between Frankfurt and Cologne!

Today, August 15, 2025, there are significant traffic disruptions on the A3 near Heiligenroth in Rhineland-Palatinate. From 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. the right lane in the direction of Cologne will be closed, which can lead to gridlocked traffic and temporary traffic jams. Motorists should urgently adjust their speed and pay attention to traffic control systems in order to get through the construction site safely. This is reported by the [Central Office for Traffic Management of the State Office for Road Construction in North Rhine-Westphalia](https://www.news.de/auto/858862177/verkehrsmelde-nw- Heiligenroth-westerwaldkreis-zur-verkehrsstoerung-wegen-baustelle-am-15-08-2025-einschraenkungen-im-verkehr-rheinland-pfalz-staufähr-auf-a3/1/).

The construction site restricts the roadway to two lanes, which means all road users must be patient. This can mean an unpleasant delay, especially for commuters and travelers to Frankfurt or Cologne. Traffic management points out that safety comes before speed and appeals to all drivers to adhere to the posted speed limits.

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During this time, it is advisable to plan alternative routes or, if possible, adjust travel times. If you get information early and pay attention to current traffic conditions, you can avoid potential stress and long waiting times.

It is currently impossible to predict whether the construction site will have long-term effects on traffic. For up-to-date information, we recommend keeping an eye on the relevant traffic management pages. If you want to avoid infrastructural changes, you can also travel outside of peak times.

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