--- title: "German Autobahn: Closures & Roadworks for Truckers — Week 31" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-07-28/autobahn-truck-week-2026-31" lang: "en" type: "news" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- # German Autobahn: Closures & Roadworks for Truckers — Week 31 28.07.2026 09:00 Die Autobahn GmbH des Bundes (German motorway operator) ## Live disruption snapshot for HGV drivers crossing Germany Three full closures (**Vollsperrung**) and a wide set of long-term roadworks are currently active across 13 German motorways, from the **A1** in the north to the **A8** near the Austrian border. For any HGV or TIR driver routing through Germany this week, that means longer transit times, reduced lane widths, and in some cases full detours around closed junctions. Traffic conditions on German motorways change constantly, so treat this article as a snapshot, not a fixed schedule — always check the [live traffic & closures map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic) before you leave the yard. Germany remains the busiest transit corridor in the EU network, and even a single lane closure on a hub like the **A7** near Kassel can add significant delay during peak hours. Before planning a long-haul run through the country, it is worth reviewing the [German road network overview](https://nakordoni.eu/en/country/germany) for context on how these corridors connect to the wider route, and using the [trip cost calculator](https://nakordoni.eu/en/tools/trip-cost-calculator) to rebuild your schedule around the extra time these works may cost you. ## Full closures ### A5 — Weinheim to Wachenburg A full closure is scheduled between Weinheim and Wachenburg, direction Darmstadt to Heidelberg, on 11.08.26 from 09:00 to 15:00. Drivers on this corridor should plan an alternative routing via the parallel network during the closure window and avoid arriving at the closed section during the stated hours. ### A19 — Anschlussstelle Krakow am See Both exit ramps at AS Krakow am See close from 03.08.26 07:00, linked to two separate full closures on the adjacent L11 (Nebelbrücke Kuchelmiß and the Langhagen rail bridge). Traffic heading toward or from Linstow via this junction needs an alternative exit point — check the live map for the current detour routing before approaching this section. ### A8/A81 — Rampe Karlsruhe–Würzburg at AD Leonberg A weekend full closure applies to the ramp connecting the Karlsruhe–Würzburg direction at Autobahndreieck Leonberg, from 31.07.26 20:00 until 01.08.26 24:00, part of ongoing bridge structural repair works. This affects weekend transit specifically — drivers running Friday-to-Saturday schedules through this junction should build in extra rest-period buffer and confirm the closure window is still active on the live map shortly before arrival. ## Major roadworks & lane restrictions **A7** sees the heaviest concentration of works this week: overnight lane restrictions around Kassel (Guxhagen–Kassel-Süd, Kassel–Kassel Mitte, Kassel Mitte–Guxhagen) run 31.07.26 20:00 to 01.08.26 07:00, alongside a related closure of the Bergshäuser-Brücke on the A44 near Kassel from 31.07.26 22:00. Further north, long-term lane reduction continues between Harz and Rhüden, with a short morning restriction near Seesen on 31.07.26 from 04:00–07:00. Expect reduced lane width and no-overtaking rules for trucks through these sections. **A8** has ongoing lane restrictions around Munich (Ottobrunn–München-Süd, München-Perlach–München-Ramersdorf, Hofoldinger Forst–München-Süd) and near the French border at Einöd–Zweibrücken-Ernstweiler — all long-running works with no confirmed end date, so budget extra time on both the Salzburg and Karlsruhe approaches to Munich. **A4** is restricted in both directions through central Dresden (Dresden-Neustadt/Hellerau–Dresden-Wilder Mann), with an additional local closure of Großenhainer Straße at the Wilder Mann exit. **A45** remains constrained around Lüdenscheid in both directions (Hunscheid–Lüdenscheid-Nord and reverse), a long-term bottleneck worth avoiding during peak freight hours. **A14** has a standing lane restriction between Gröbers and Schkeuditzer Kreuz on the Halle–Leipzig corridor, and **A2** carries a lane closure between Lauenau and Bad Nenndorf overnight (28.07.26 22:00–29.07.26 05:00) plus a standing exit closure at Lauenau. Smaller overnight restrictions also apply on the **A5** near Freiburg, Appenweier and Lahr, and a short daytime closure hits the **A67** between Lorsch and Forsthaus on 28.07.26. ## Plan your route through Germany Before departure, always check the [live traffic incidents map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic) for the current state of these closures — dates and hours can shift with little notice. If your route falls on a weekend, remember Germany enforces a [truck driving ban](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic_bans) on Sundays and public holidays, which can compound delays if you are already rerouting around a closure. Use the overnight and weekend closure windows above to plan mandatory rest periods at a nearby [truck parking](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/parkings) location rather than queuing at a restricted junction. Also factor the [LKW-Maut toll cost](https://nakordoni.eu/en/tools/de-maut-calculator) into any detour, since alternative routing can change your toll distance, and use the [tachograph calculator](https://nakordoni.eu/en/tools/tacho-calculator) to confirm your driving time and rest schedule still complies after adding buffer time. Drivers planning a summer route through Germany should also check the [Germany summer truck ban](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/summer_bans_germany) rules before departure, and if you need to refuel along an affected corridor, the [HGV fuel station map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/map/fuel_stations) helps avoid detours near closed sections. Finally, since a [truck ban in Europe tomorrow](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic_bans) could affect a border crossing further along your route, cross-check bans in every country you pass through, not just Germany. ## Useful Tools for Truck Drivers - [Live Traffic Incidents Map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic) — real-time road closures and delays - [Interactive Traffic Bans Calendar](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic_bans) — weekend & holiday HGV bans - [Truck Parkings Map (19,000+)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/parkings) — find parking during closures - [Speed Cameras (48,000+)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/speed_cameras) — radar and camera locations - [German LKW-Maut Calculator](https://nakordoni.eu/en/tools/de-maut-calculator) — calculate motorway toll costs for HGV trucks - [EU Tachograph Calculator](https://nakordoni.eu/en/tools/tacho-calculator) — verify driving time and mandatory break compliance - [Trip Cost Calculator](https://nakordoni.eu/en/tools/trip-cost-calculator) — estimate fuel, toll and total trip expenses - [Truck Drivers Portal](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers) — all tools in one place Source: Die Autobahn GmbH des Bundes (verkehr.autobahn.de) | Updated: 28.07.2026 [Original source](https://www.autobahn.de/betrieb-verkehr/verkehrsmeldungen?utm_source=nakordoni.eu) ### Related articles - [Saint Peter and Paul 2026 Truck Driving Ban in Switzerland](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-06-22/truck-ban-saint-peter-and-paul-ch-2026-06-29) 22.06.2026 - [Shehyni bus permits now valid at two more crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-06-19/shehyni-bus-permits-valid-at-nyzhankovychi-smilnytsia) 19.06.2026 - [Truck Driving Ban for Ascension Day 2026 — 5 Countries Fahrverbot](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-05-09/truck-ban-ascension-day-2026-05-14) 09.05.2026 - [St. Cyril and Methodius Day 2026 Truck Driving Ban in Slovakia](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-06-28/truck-ban-st-cyril-and-methodius-day-sk-2026-07-05) 28.06.2026 - [Saints Cyril and Methodius Day 2026 Truck Driving Ban in Czech Republic](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-06-28/truck-ban-saints-cyril-and-methodius-day-cz-2026-07-05) 28.06.2026 [Back to News](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news)