--- title: "German Autobahn: Closures & Roadworks for Truckers — Week 32" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-04/autobahn-truck-week-2026-32" lang: "en" type: "news" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- # German Autobahn: Closures & Roadworks for Truckers — Week 32 04.08.2026 09:00 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](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic) before departure to avoid delays or violations of [traffic bans](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic_bans). Below is a snapshot of critical disruptions as of 04.08.2026. For real-time updates, use the [live map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic) on [Germany’s motorway network](https://nakordoni.eu/en/country/germany). ## 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](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/map/fuel_stations/gr) 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](https://nakordoni.eu/en/tools/tacho-calculator) 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](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/parkings) 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](https://nakordoni.eu/en/tools/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](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/parkings) 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](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic) before departure**. Conditions change hourly; delays can add significant costs to your trip. 2. **Respect weekend and holiday [HGV driving bans](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic_bans)**. Germany enforces strict bans on Sundays and public holidays. Use [truck parking](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/parkings) 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](https://nakordoni.eu/en/tools/tacho-calculator) to ensure compliance with EU driving time rules. 4. **Calculate toll costs**. Detours may increase your [LKW-Maut (German motorway toll)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/tools/de-maut-calculator). Use the [trip cost calculator](https://nakordoni.eu/en/tools/trip-cost-calculator) to estimate expenses. ## 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: 04.08.2026 [Original source](https://www.autobahn.de/betrieb-verkehr/verkehrsmeldungen?utm_source=nakordoni.eu) ### Related articles - [Truck Driving Bans in Europe — Week 32, 2026-08-03 to 2026-08-09](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-03/traffic-bans-week-2026-32) 03.08.2026 - [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 - [Summer Truck Driving Bans in France: Evening Driving Permitted After 19:00](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-02/litni-zaborony-na-rukh-vantazhivok-u-frantsii-vechirnii-rukh-dozvoleno-pislia-1900) 02.08.2026 - [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)