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Herner Kreuz Expansion: A43 and A42 Closures Announced for Major Bridge and Tunnel Works

Upcoming full closures on May 9–12 and May 16–19 will enable bridge demolition and preparation of the new Baukau tunnel connection, reshaping traffic flow at this critical Ruhrgebiet interchange.

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Overview

  • The A43 will close between Kreuz Recklinghausen and Herne-Eickel from May 9 at 9 PM to May 12 at 5 AM for demolition of the first of four bridges at Herner Kreuz.
  • A full shutdown of the A42 between Herne-Crange and Herne-Baukau is scheduled from May 16 at 9 PM to May 19 at 5 AM to prepare the Baukau tunnel connection and reconfigure traffic flows.
  • Autobahn Westfalen is leading the multi-phase project to modernize Herner Kreuz, one of Germany's most complex roadwork sites, including widening the A43 to six lanes.
  • Long-distance traffic will be rerouted via the A2 and A40, while local traffic will follow designated detours to minimize disruption.
  • The Baukau tunnel, once completed, will streamline connectivity, enabling drivers from the A43 near Bochum to access the A42 towards Essen and Duisburg.