Overview
During week 36, 11 full closures and numerous long‑term roadworks affect seven German motorways. For HGV/TIR drivers, these disruptions can add hours to travel time, force lane changes, or require detours around restricted sections. This is a LIVE snapshot; conditions may change after publication. Check the live traffic & closures map before departure to verify the current status.
The German motorway network (German Autobahn) is a key corridor for north‑south and east‑west freight flows. Any blockage on major routes such as the A3, A5 or A7 can ripple through surrounding highways, especially for trucks that must obey lane‑width limits and no‑overtaking rules.
Drivers should also be aware of upcoming traffic bans. For example, a truck ban in Germany tomorrow may apply on Saturdays and public holidays, while a traffic ban in Slovakia could affect cross‑border trips. Always confirm the latest ban schedule.
Full closures
A3
- Manzing – Deggendorf (Passau → Nürnberg), from 05.09.26 20:00 – full closure. Detour via A8 to A99 and back to A3 north of Deggendorf.
- Deggendorf – Manzing (Nürnberg → Passau), same period. Use A92 eastward to reconnect with A3.
- Emmerich – Emmerich‑Ost (Arnhem → Oberhausen), 04.09.26 20:00 – 05.09.26 24:00 – full closure. Alternative: A57 via Duisburg.
- Elten – Hohe Heide (Arnhem → Oberhausen), 04.09.26 20:00 – 05.09.26 24:00 – full closure. Use A57 as above.
- Brückenneubau BW Budberger Str. u. BW Zum Waldkreuz (km 11.20 → km 0.36), 04.09.26 20:00 – 05.09.26 24:00 – full closure. Detour via local roads to A31.
- Deggenau bridge and BW 149 (AK Deggendorf, direction Plattling‑Nord), from 05.09.26 20:00 – full closure. Reroute via B11.
A5
- Hemsbach – Wachenburg (Darmstadt → Heidelberg), 01.09.26 22:00 – 02.09.26 05:00 – full closure. Use A659 to A67 and re‑enter A5 south of the closure.
- Between AK Weinheim and AS Hirschberg (freileitung demolition), 01.09.26 22:00 – 02.09.26 05:00 – full closure. Detour via B38.
- Ladenburg – Hirschberg (Heidelberg → Darmstadt), 01.09.26 20:00 – 22:00 – full closure. Use local B3.
- Hirschberg – Ladenburg (Darmstadt → Heidelberg), same period – full closure. Same detour.
- Hemsbach – Weinheim (Darmstadt → Heidelberg), 01.09.26 20:00 – 22:00 – full closure. Use B38.
Major roadworks & lane restrictions
A1
- Partial lane closure Nonnweiler‑Bierfeld – Hermeskeil, 02.09.26 00:00‑04:00. One lane remains open; trucks must stay in the rightmost lane.
- Gehölzpflege at km 79.19‑79.89, 15.09.26 09:00‑15:00. Reduced width; overtaking prohibited for trucks.
- AS Köln‑Niehl (from Köln‑Nord) closed 06.09.26 07:00‑17:00. Use AS Köln‑Süd as alternative.
- AS Rade RiFa HH (Bremen → Hamburg) closed 15.09.26 22:00‑16.09.26 05:00 for GST expansion.
- AS Sittensen RF Bremen (Hamburg → Bremen) closed 16.09.26 09:00‑17.09.26 13:00 after accident.
A2
- Oberhausen – Gladbeck‑Ellinghorst, starting 11.09.26 21:00. One lane closed, width limit 2.5 m for trucks.
- OPA installation and parking lot closure at Bottrop‑Süd, 09.09.26‑15.09.26. No truck parking; plan a stop elsewhere.
- AS Beckum (from Vellern) closed 10.08.26 09:00 for structural repair.
- Lauenau – Bad Nenndorf (Dortmund → Hannover), 01.09.26 22:00‑02.09.26 05:00. One lane closed, no overtaking for trucks.
A3
- Emmerich‑Ost – Löwenberger Landwehr, started 28.07.26. Ongoing lane reduction, width limit 2.7 m.
A4
- Untereschbach – Bergisch Gladbach‑Bensberg (Olpe → Köln), 01.09.26 07:30‑15:00. One lane closed; trucks must keep to the right.
- Bielstein – Hömeler Feld (both directions), from 19.11.24 09:00. Ongoing works, speed limit 80 km/h for trucks.
- Dresden‑Neustadt – Dresden‑Wilder Mann (Chemnitz ↔ Dresden), from 26.05.26 08:00. Lane restriction, no overtaking for trucks.
A6
- AS Waidhaus (towards Nürnberg) closed since 20.10.23. Single lane operation, width limit 2.5 m.
A7
- Hamburg‑Volkspark – Hamburg‑Schnelsen‑Nord, starting 11.09.26 22:00. One lane closed each direction; use the opposite lane for overtaking.
- DEGES projects between AS HH‑Stellingen – AS HH‑Heimfeld, from 04.09.26 22:00. Reduced lane width, no overtaking for trucks.
- AS Owschlag (Brekendorfer Moor) closed 23.09.26 22:00‑24.09.26 05:00 for stretch expansion.
Plan your route through Germany
1. Open the live traffic & closures map before you start. Update it at each rest stop.
2. Review the weekend & holiday driving bans calendar. A truck ban in Germany tomorrow could force you to delay departure or take an alternative route.
3. Use the truck parkings map to find safe rest areas near closures, especially on the A3 and A5 where long‑term works are concentrated.
4. Add a buffer of at least 30 minutes for each major closure. This helps you meet mandatory rest periods without risking tachograph violations.
Useful Tools for Truck Drivers
- Live Traffic Incidents Map — real‑time road closures and delays
- Interactive Traffic Bans Calendar — weekend & holiday HGV bans
- Truck Parkings Map (19,000+) — find parking during closures
- Speed Cameras (48,000+) — radar and camera locations
- German LKW-Maut Calculator — calculate motorway toll costs for HGV trucks
- EU Tachograph Calculator — verify driving time and mandatory break compliance
- Trip Cost Calculator — estimate fuel, toll and total trip expenses
- Truck Drivers Portal — all tools in one place
Source: Die Autobahn GmbH des Bundes (verkehr.autobahn.de) | Updated: 01.09.2026