Construction site chaos in Kiel: Current closures and traffic information!

Construction site chaos in Kiel: Current closures and traffic information!

What's happening in Kiel? Today, January 2, 2026, the Hanseatic city is characterized by construction sites, which unfortunately cause some disruption to road users. According to information from KN Online, numerous roads are affected by closures, which we would like to summarize for you here. The aim is to keep you up to date on current traffic conditions and show you possible detours.

The severely affected roads include the B76 (Theodor-Heuss-Ring/Olof-Palme-Damm), Kaistraße and Eckernförder Straße. But Ostring, Feldstrasse and Holtenauer Strasse have not been spared either. A complete list of the current construction sites in Kiel can be found in the detailed information from KN Online, the overview is supported by an interactive map so that you can quickly orientate yourself.

Important construction sites and their effects

Particular attention is paid to the construction site on Alte Lübecker Chaussee, where Deutsche Bahn is working on railway bridges. Traffic here is alternately regulated by traffic lights, which can sometimes lead to delays. The headroom under the bridges is only 3.60 meters, which is why digital height control was installed. This ensures that trucks that are too high are diverted early if the height control is triggered. To ensure that traffic remains flowing during the turn maneuver, if a vehicle is flagged as being too high, all traffic will be stopped until the problem is corrected. This information was prepared by the city of Kiel and is also available on the city website.

Other central construction sites planned for 2025 and 2026 include the road renovation of the Westring between Gutenbergstrasse and Olshausenstrasse. These measures are scheduled to be carried out from July 2025 and are divided into several construction phases, with an expected completion in June 2027. Such extensive work naturally brings with it inconveniences, but city planning is trying to minimize them as much as possible and inform citizens in a timely manner. This also includes the regular updating of the city of Kiel's construction site map, which provides an overview of the ongoing work and makes it easier for citizens to plan appropriate diversions.

Alternative mobility solutions

In addition, the city of Kiel has also launched new mobility initiatives that aim to relieve commuter traffic. Apart from the usual car journeys, the job ticket is also advertised for commuters. According to the Schleswig-Holstein Chamber of Commerce and Industry, nine out of ten commuters currently use their car alone. An express bus from Lütjenburg to Kiel, which has been running since December 2019, has proven to be a good alternative and only takes 47 minutes for the route. These measures could help reduce parking pressure and promote opportunities for environmentally friendly mobility.

For everyone affected by the construction sites, it is now important to be patient and pay attention to the current information. Stay informed about developments in Kiel and replan your trips accordingly. Further details and regular updates can be found on the pages of KN Online, Kiel.de and IHK Schleswig-Holstein.