Overview

• The closure covers the stretch between Kreuz Köln-West and the Eifeltor junction toward Olpe, with reopening planned on the morning of 22 September.
• Long-distance traffic is to be rerouted via the A1 toward Dortmund from Kreuz Köln-West and via the A3 from Kreuz Leverkusen to Kreuz Köln-Ost.
• Autobahn GmbH expects significant congestion on the Kölner Ring, especially during the morning and afternoon commutes.
• After earlier speed limits and lane narrowings, a lane layout that keeps trucks in the rightmost of three lanes is in place toward Aachen and will be applied toward Olpe.
• Authorities say traffic restrictions at the site will continue for several years until a new bridge is built.