Overview

• Emergency repairs restored the section near Bensheim, which had lifted on Wednesday due to extreme temperatures.
• The left lane between Fernwald and Gambacher Kreuz remains closed with traffic diverted onto the right lane and shoulder.
• Autobahn GmbH plans a complete closure from Monday evening between Hirschberg junction and Autobahnkreuz Weinheim to replace about 30 meters of damaged pavement.
• Asphalt ‘blow-ups’ have been driven by record summer heat and heavy freight traffic along the busy A5 corridor.
• Lane restrictions and scheduled repairs aim to safeguard traffic flow as the Hessian summer holidays increase travel volumes.