A1 full closure at Leverkusen: Comprehensive construction work lahm motorway

A1 full closure at Leverkusen: Comprehensive construction work lahm motorway

Effects of the motorway closure in Leverkusen on the local economy

at the end of July, the A1 near Leverkusen will be fully blocked in both directions for a whole weekend. This blocking not only brings road users, but also local companies with great challenges.

Important details and backgrounds for blocking

The full closure of the A1 between the Leverkusen-West and Leverkusen motorway junctions will last from July 26 (10 p.m.) to July 29 (5 a.m.) in 2024. The block is closed as part of the “A-Be-Lev” project, which includes the expansion of the highway. Steel beams are installed to build a new building in the Leverkusen-West cross.

For companies along the route, this means a massive restriction of delivery traffic and potentially drop in sales. Such a blocking can be threatening to exist for smaller companies.

extensive diversions for road users

During the blocking there are various diversions for drivers and truck drivers. In the direction of Dortmund, the vehicles from the Leverkusen-West cross are diverted to the A59 towards Düsseldorf. A crossing in the Leverkusen-West cross to the A1 in the direction of Dortmund is not possible. Road users in the direction of Koblenz are led to the A3 towards Frankfurt.

A look at the current motorway closures in NRW

In and around NRW there are regular motorway closures that can severely affect traffic. It is advisable to find out about current closures before the start of the trip to avoid temporal delays.

recommendations for companies along the route

In order to minimize the effects of the motorway closure, companies should plan alternative delivery routes at an early stage and, if necessary, switch to digital order and delivery processes. A close coordination with suppliers and customers is essential to compensate for possible delays and maintain business operations.

The full closure of the A1 near Leverkusen is therefore not only a logistical challenge for road users, but also an economic test for local companies along the route. Early planning and close communication are crucial to successfully master this challenge.

- Nag