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:
- Check the live traffic map before departure. Conditions change hourly; delays can add significant costs to your trip.
- 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.
- 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.
- Calculate toll costs. Detours may increase your LKW-Maut (German motorway toll). Use the trip cost calculator to estimate expenses.
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: 04.08.2026