Overview

• The section between Autobahnkreuz Duisburg‑Nord and Kreuz Kamp‑Lintfort reopened at 20:00 on Sunday, 5 October, easing days of disruption.
• Autobahn GmbH had originally planned to lift the closure on Monday, 6 October at 05:00.
• The stretch was closed from Wednesday, 1 October at 21:00 for the installation of new asphalt layers.
• The shutdown caused severe congestion in Duisburg and parts of the Lower Rhine, with the worst backups reported on Thursday afternoon.
• The motorway operator said the resurfacing proceeded without problems despite mixed weather conditions.