Overview
Thirteen full closures and numerous long‑term roadworks are currently active on ten German motorways. For HGV/TIR drivers this means possible delays, lane reductions and the need to plan alternative routes. The situation changes continuously, so always check the live traffic & closures map before you depart.
In addition, be aware of the European truck driving ban tomorrow and the today's truck driving ban that may affect weekend or holiday movements. When you need fuel, the HGV diesel station locator can help you find a suitable stop.
Full closures
A5
- Hemsbach – Wachenburg (Darmstadt → Heidelberg) – 18 Aug 2026 22:00 – 19 Aug 2026 05:00. Detour via A659 and A659 S to re‑join A5 at Heidelberg.
- Weinheim – Wachenburg (Darmstadt → Heidelberg) – 11 Aug 2026 09:00 – 15:00. Use A659 eastbound to bypass the closed segment.
A19
- AS Krakow am See – full closure of both exits due to two bridge blockages (L11 Nebelbrücke Kuchelmiß and Bahnbrücke Langhagen) – starts 03 Aug 2026 07:00. Recommended detour via A20 eastward to A24.
A61
- Emmelshausen – Mosel‑Ost (Ludwigshafen → Koblenz) – 21 Aug 2026 21:00 – ??. Use B9 along the Moselle as an alternative.
- Mosel‑Ost – Emmelshausen – same period. Follow the B9 detour.
- Koblenz‑Waldesch – Emmelshausen (DB‑AG construction) – 21 Aug 2026 19:00 – 21:00. Use the A48 corridor.
- Bad Kreuznach – Nahetal (Ludwigshafen → Koblenz) – 18 Aug 2026 11:00 – 14:00. Divert via B41.
- Marienau – Emmelshausen – 21 Aug 2026 19:00 – 21:00. Use B9.
- Emmelshausen – Hellerwald – 20 Aug 2026 08:00 – 11:00. Detour via B9.
- Boppard – Engelrödchen – 24 Aug 2026 08:00 – 11:00. Use the A48.
- Mosel‑Ost – Koblenz/Waldesch – 21 Aug 2026 19:00 – 21:00. Follow B9.
- Im Singten – Koblenz – 18 Aug 2026 08:00 – 11:00. Use B9.
A81
- Weekend full closure of the Karlsruhe – Würzburg ramp (BW‑Sanierung) – 14 Aug 2026 20:00 – 15 Aug 2026 24:00. Detour via A8 eastbound to A5, then south on A5.
Major roadworks & lane restrictions
A1
- Partial lane closure Nonnweiler‑Bierfeld – Steinerwald (Saarbrücken → Trier) on 13 Aug 2026 00:30‑03:00. Expect reduced speed and no overtaking for trucks.
- AS Holz RF TR‑Sperrung L128 – from AS Holz (direction Neuhaus) starting 06 Aug 2026 06:00. One lane closed, width limit 2.5 m.
- Remscheid (AS) – closure of an interchange (Dortmund → Köln) on 11 Aug 2026 09:00‑15:00. Use AS Remscheid‑West as a bypass.
- Various short‑term lane works between Bremen and Hamburg (multiple dates). Plan extra time and avoid overtaking.
A2
- Induction loop renewal near Hannover‑Stelinger Straße – 21 Aug 2026 07:30‑13:00. One lane closed, trucks must keep to the right lane.
- Exit closures to A43 towards Wuppertal (AK Recklinghausen) – ongoing since 12 Apr 2021. Use A42 as an alternative.
- Beckum entrance closed for structural repair – 10 Aug 2026 09:00 onward. Detour via B58.
- Lauenau AS closed since 13 Apr 2026. Use B65.
A3
- Emmerich‑Ost – Löwenberger Landwehr (Arnheim → Oberhausen) – lane reduction from 28 Jul 2026 00:00. Expect slower traffic.
A4
- Sections around Dresden (Neustadt – Wilder Mann) – lane work from 26 May 2026 08:00. Width restrictions apply.
A5
- Knotenpunkt GST – Rotzeleck (AS Riegel) – 12 Aug 2026 22:00 – 13 Aug 2026 06:00. One lane closed, no overtaking for trucks.
- Knotenpunkt GST (AS Appenweier) – 11 Aug 2026 22:00 – 12 Aug 2026 05:00. Similar restrictions.
- Hemsbach – Weinheim – lane reduction starting 10 Aug 2026 16:00. Use alternative A659.
- Lahr (AS) – closure of an interchange for GST traffic – 19 Aug 2026 22:00 – 20 Aug 2026 05:00. Detour via B3.
A6
- AS Waidhaus – direction Nürnberg – lane closure since 20 Oct 2023. No width limit change, but expect slower flow.
A7
- Neumünster‑Mitte (AS) – RiFa Flensburg – interchange closure from 17 Aug 2026 00:00. Use A23 as a bypass.
Plan your route through Germany
Before you start, open the live traffic map and verify that no new incidents have appeared. Check the weekend & holiday driving bans calendar, especially if you travel on a Saturday or Sunday, as many of the full closures are scheduled for weekend nights.
When a full closure forces you onto secondary roads, use the truck parkings map to find safe rest areas. Allow an additional 30‑45 minutes of buffer time for each major detour, and keep your tachograph records up to date using the EU tachograph calculator. Finally, calculate the German LKW‑Maut with the German LKW‑Maut calculator to avoid unexpected toll costs.
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: 11.08.2026