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NRW Transport Disruptions: A44 Weeklong Closure Begins as KölnDüsseldorf Rail Reopens After Suspected Sabotage

The events highlight how concurrent roadworks alongside suspected sabotage are straining transport networks during an intensive modernization push.

Overview

  • Autobahn A44 between Düsseldorf‑Messe/Arena and Lank‑Latum is fully closed toward Mönchengladbach from Sept. 22 at 22:00 to Sept. 29 at 05:00 for large‑scale carriageway renewal.
  • Autobahn GmbH is replacing asphalt over roughly 93,000 m² and resurfacing the airport bridge deck over about 35,500–36,000 m², with a second full closure toward Velbert set for Oct. 21–28.
  • Rheinbahn scrapped bus line SB52 during the closure due to lack of a viable detour and advised nearby alternatives for passengers.
  • Unknown perpetrators cut signal cables in a Leverkusen cable shaft, disabling a Stellwerk and closing the KölnDüsseldorf corridor for about 17 hours before reopening Monday evening; state security is investigating possible politically motivated sabotage.
  • A separate overhead‑line defect near Uelzen halted BerlinHamburg ICEs on Monday; Deutsche Bahn completed overnight repairs, restored services, and reported damage over roughly 300 meters.