Traffic chaos in Kiel: Traffic jams and construction sites are causing nerves to break!

Traffic chaos in Kiel: Traffic jams and construction sites are causing nerves to break!

The traffic situation in Kiel and the surrounding area is challenging today, June 21, 2025. Construction sites and accidents have a significant impact on the roads, as kn-online.de reported. The A7, A20, A21, A210 and A215 motorways as well as the B76, B77, B205, B404 and B430 federal highways are particularly affected by traffic jams. There are also hotspots in Kiel itself, such as the Theodor-Heuss-Ring, which often becomes a bottleneck, especially during rush hour.

The construction site on Alte Lübecker Chaussee, which is currently being worked on by Deutsche Bahn to renew railway bridges, represents a special challenge. There is a partial closure here, so only one lane of traffic is available. Traffic is controlled by traffic lights, which can even lead to longer waiting times if the height is exceeded. Vehicles that are higher than 3.60 meters are stopped by digital height controls. If a truck exceeds the height, the traffic light turns red and it is no longer possible to drive up, as can be read on kiel.de.

Traffic problems and accidents

In addition, there are always traffic jams due to accidents. These happen particularly often in Kiel on busy streets such as Waldwiesenkreuz or Kaistraße. The frequency of accidents is also high at the Bordesholmer triangle, where the A215 meets the A7. In Rendsburg, traffic often backs up in front of the Channel Tunnel, which adds to the existing traffic disruptions. The A7 also has regular traffic jams in areas such as the Rader Hochbrücke.

Overall, fuel prices in Schleswig-Holstein are on average across Germany, with one exception in the Segeberg district, where it is more expensive, while there are no environmental zones within Schleswig-Holstein. This means the region remains attractive for drivers, even if the traffic situation is often challenging.

Traffic situation statistics

A look at the latest statistics shows that the traffic situation is constantly changing, even at a nationwide level. The standard work “Traffic in Numbers” from the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure paints a clear picture of traffic infrastructure, accidents and the mobility behavior of Germans. Current figures and time series are provided annually, which are also important for Kiel in order to develop long-term solutions to improve the traffic situation (bmv.de).

The traffic jam and accident detectors are supported by data from TomTom based on GPS coordinates and road sensors. This data is updated every five minutes to provide road users with the most up-to-date information and ensure greater safety on the roads. It remains important for everyone in Cologne and the surrounding area to adapt to the traffic situation in order to reach their destination in a relaxed manner.