Overview

• The A7 Elbtunnel reopened on July 6, one day ahead of its planned July 7 completion after new control-center systems were integrated
• From 5:30 AM on July 7 to 3 PM on July 11, the Old Elbtunnel’s St. Pauli Tunnel will be fully closed for structural renovation in its west tube
• Hamburg Port Authority cautioned that repair works will release health-hazardous vapors, necessitating the full shutdown to safeguard public health
• Foot and bike traffic are barred from the tunnel and rerouted via the Freihafenelbücke under clear signage provided by authorities
• These closures are part of a broader Autobahn GmbH and Hamburg Port Authority program to enhance safety systems and expand capacity across Hamburg’s Elbe crossings