Traffic chaos on the A7: traffic jams and restrictions until November 10th!

Traffic chaos on the A7: traffic jams and restrictions until November 10th!

The A7 motorway remains a hot topic for commuters in northern Germany. Construction work is currently leading to significant traffic restrictions, which the traffic news from ndr.de reports in detail. Especially between Henstedt-Ulzburg in the Segeberg district and Schnelsen-Nord in Hamburg, drivers have to expect only one lane, as asphalt work is pending to repair minor damage. These restrictions apply until November 10th.

On November 3rd there was already a traffic jam of up to six kilometers in length between Quickborn in the Pinneberg district and Kaltenkirchen in the Segeberg district. The weekend also brings another challenge: the Quickborn entrance and exit will be closed due to construction work. The work towards Flensburg was recently interrupted due to rain, which further complicated the traffic situation.

Traffic changes and congestion

But that's not all: In addition to construction sites, there are also other reasons for delays. The website stau-a7.de reports that a defective vehicle is causing noticeable delays between Moorkatin and Quickborn. Drivers have to expect a travel time loss of up to 24 minutes at slow speeds of just 15 km/h.

There are numerous traffic jams around the A7, including the Hamburg Elbe Tunnel and the greater Hanover area. Traffic levels are particularly high during the holiday months and at construction sites. Experience has shown that traffic jams often occur on Friday afternoons as well as Sundays.

• Gestörte Verkehrssituationen:
• Verzögerungen von 24 Minuten zwischen Moorkaten und Quickborn (A7 Richtung Hamburg)
• Stockender Verkehr zwischen Ellwangen und Aalen/Westhausen (A7 Richtung Ulm) mit Verzögerungen von 9 Minuten
• Längere Stockungen auch auf anderen Teilstücken der A7, wie zwischen Wernbrücke und Brebersdorf sowie Harz und Rhüden.

In summary, it can be said that the coming days will not be a walk in the park for travelers on the A7. The renovation work is scheduled to resume from November 10th, but patience is required in the meantime. You can find more information about the traffic situation on the NDR traffic page.