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German Autobahn: Closures & Roadworks for Truckers — Week 32

Die Autobahn GmbH des Bundes (German motorway operator)

German Autobahn Disruptions: Live Snapshot for HGV Drivers

This week, 7 full closures and major long-term roadworks affect 13 motorways across Germany. These disruptions impact routing, driving time, and rest periods for HGV/TIR drivers. Conditions change frequently—always check the live traffic & closures map before departure to avoid delays or violations of traffic bans.

Below is a snapshot of critical disruptions as of 04.08.2026. For real-time updates, use the live map on Germany’s motorway network.

Full Closures

A5

  • Full closure between Hemsbach and Wachenburg (Darmstadt → Heidelberg): 18.08.2026, 22:00–05:00. Detour via A659 or B3. Plan fuel stops in advance—LPG stations may be limited on alternate routes.
  • Full closure between Weinheim and Wachenburg (Darmstadt → Heidelberg): 11.08.2026, 09:00–15:00. Use A656 or B38 as detours. Check tachograph compliance for extended driving time.

A81

  • Full closure at AS Hildrizhausen (from Ehningen): 07.08.2026, 20:00–24:00. Ramp repairs block access. Detour via B27 or A8.
  • Full closure between Gärtringen and Ehningen (Singen → Stuttgart): 06.08.2026, 09:00–16:00. Reverse direction (Ehningen → Gärtringen) also closed. Use B14 or B295.
  • Full closure at AD Leonberg (from Leonberg-West): 07.08.2026–08.08.2026, 20:00–24:00. Weekend ramp closure for bridge repairs. Expect queues; truck parking near Stuttgart may fill early.

A19

  • Full closure at AS Krakow am See (from Linstow): Ongoing since 03.08.2026, 07:00. Local roads L11 and L37 blocked due to bridge repairs. Detour via B103 or A24. Verify route with trip cost calculator for toll and fuel adjustments.

Major Roadworks & Lane Restrictions

A1

  • Nonnweiler-Bierfeld → Steinerwald (Saarbrücken → Trier): Lane closures 05.08.2026, 21:45–24:00. Width limit: 2.5m. No overtaking for trucks.
  • Tecklenburger Land → Lengerich (Osnabrück → Münster): Long-term lane closures begin 23.09.2024, 14:45. Expect delays; use A30 as alternate.
  • Bockel → Elsdorf (Bremen → Hamburg): 05.08.2026–06.08.2026, 15:00–09:00. Night work; reduced lanes.
  • Buchholzer Dreieck → Oyten (Hamburg → Bremen): Weekly closures (Mon–Thu) 03.08.2026–03.09.2026, 09:00–15:00. Plan rest stops during these windows.

A2

  • AK Recklinghausen (from Recklinghausen/Herten): Exit to A43 (Wuppertal direction) closed since 12.04.2021. Detour via AS Herten or AS Marl-Nord.
  • AS Beckum (from Vellern): Entry closed since 10.08.2026, 09:00. Use AS Oelde or AS Beckum-West.
  • Resser Mark → Herten (Oberhausen → Dortmund): Long-term lane closures since 13.02.2026. Width limit: 3.0m.
  • AS Lauenau (from Bad Nenndorf): Closed since 13.04.2026. Detour via B65 or B442.

A3

  • AS Passau-Mitte (from Donautal): Closed 06.08.2026, 20:00–05:00, and from 08.08.2026. Use AS Passau-Süd or B8.
  • Donautal → Hammerbach (Nürnberg → Passau): Lane closures begin 08.08.2026. Expect queues; truck parking near Regensburg may be needed.
  • Emmerich-Ost → Löwenberger Landwehr (Arnheim → Oberhausen): Long-term lane closures since 28.07.2026. Width limit: 2.8m.

A4

  • Bielstein ↔ Hömeler Feld (Köln ↔ Olpe): Long-term lane closures since 19.11.2024. No overtaking for trucks.
  • Dresden-Neustadt → Dresden-Wilder Mann (Chemnitz → Dresden): Lane closures since 26.05.2026. AS Dresden-Wilder Mann exit closed; use AS Dresden-Hellerau.

A7

  • AS Bockenem (Hannover → Kassel): Closed 07.08.2026, 04:00–07:00. Detour via B64 or B243.
  • AS Owschlag (from Brekendorfer Moor): Exit closed 04.08.2026–05.08.2026, 22:00–05:00. Use AS Rendsburg or AS Schleswig/Jagel.
  • Seesen → Rhüden (Kassel → Hannover): Lane closures 07.08.2026, 04:00–07:00. Night work; reduced speed.

A14

  • Gröbers ↔ Schkeuditzer Kreuz (Halle ↔ Leipzig): Long-term lane closures since 31.10.2025. Width limit: 3.2m. Use A9 as alternate.

A45

  • Lüdenscheid ↔ Lüdenscheid-Nord (Gießen → Hagen): Long-term lane closures since 22.12.2025. No overtaking for trucks. Expect delays; plan extra driving time.

Plan Your Route Through Germany

To navigate disruptions safely and efficiently:

  1. Check the live traffic map before departure. Conditions change hourly; delays can add significant costs to your trip.
  2. Respect weekend and holiday HGV driving bans. Germany enforces strict bans on Sundays and public holidays. Use truck parking areas to comply with rest periods.
  3. Allow buffer time for detours. Full closures may add 1–3 hours to your route. Use the tachograph calculator to ensure compliance with EU driving time rules.
  4. Calculate toll costs. Detours may increase your LKW-Maut (German motorway toll). Use the trip cost calculator to estimate expenses.

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Source: Die Autobahn GmbH des Bundes (verkehr.autobahn.de) | Updated: 04.08.2026

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