Overview

• Autobahn GmbH closed the A565 on May 20 to carry out structural repairs, including partial demolition of retaining walls at the Endenicher Ei
• Originally slated to remain shut until June 12, the highway was fully reopened on June 7, as confirmed by Cologne police
• Additional crews and machinery were deployed to accelerate work and compensate for earlier delays
• The A565 serves as a vital commuter artery in Bonn and its early reopening restores normal traffic flow
• During the closure, Bonn authorities advised commuters to work from home, form carpools or use public transport to mitigate disruptions