Large traffic chaos in the Ruhr area: A40 and A52 blocked from October!

Large traffic chaos in the Ruhr area: A40 and A52 blocked from October!

In the Ruhr area, significant closures are imminent on the A40 and A52 motorways from mid -October. These measures were necessary to carry out extensive work on the road blankets. From October 17, 0 a.m. until October 24, 11:30 p.m., both highways will be completely closed in one direction, which will lead to considerable detours.

The closures specifically concern the section of the A40 between Essen-Zentrum and Gelsenkirchen-Süd in the direction of Dortmund, as well as the A52 between Essen-Berghausen and the Essen-Ost motorway triangle, also in the direction of Dortmund. The use of "whisper asphalt", an open -pore asphalt, is to be the traffic color Mint on around 95,000 square meters. According to Autobahn GmbH, the sections are therefore not available at the Essen-Zentrum-West, Essen-Zentrop, Essen-Huttrop, Essen-Frillendorf, Essen-Kray and Gelsenkirchen-Süd junctions.

Details on the diversions

In order to maintain the flow of traffic during the closures, extensive detour routes were set. The detour for the A40 takes place from the Kaiserberg motorway junction via the A3 towards Oberhausen. Vehicles that weigh less than 3.5 tons are led over the A42 from the Oberhausen-West motorway junction via the A43 towards Bochum. From the Oberhausen motorway junction, heavier vehicles over 3.5 tons, however, use the A2 in the direction of Dortmund and reach the A45 in the direction of Wuppertal.

For the A52, the detour measures begin to Essen-Süd and lead via the K14 to the A40 Essen-Center-Ost. This also applies analogously to the section on the A52 Essen-Berghausen, where the diversion takes place via the K25 and L451. However, all road users should be aware that the information can change at any time.

possible shifts of the work

The Autobahn GmbH pointed out that due to weather -related circumstances, the planned closures can occur. If adverse weather, such as heavy rain, shows up, the measures may be scheduled for spring 2025. Further work that affects the renewal of the road on the A40 section towards Duisburg are also planned for the coming year, with expected full closures in summer 2025.

These extensive renovation work is necessary to improve traffic safety and comfort on these busy routes. The impairments that the blocks bring with them are considerable for many commuters who rely on these highways every day.

A more detailed overview of current and upcoming motorway closures in North Rhine-Westphalia and their effects on traffic will find interested parties here . It remains to be seen how the situation will develop and which additional measures may be necessary to ensure the flow of traffic during this time.