Complete closure of the A3: Commuters now have to rethink and avoid it!

Complete closure of the A3: Commuters now have to rethink and avoid it!

Starting this evening, December 10, 2024, the A3 motorway between Oberhausen-West and Duisburg-Kaiserberg in the direction of Cologne will probably be closed for a week. The closure will begin at 10pm and is necessary as significant damage and subsidence has been identified to the roadway, which requires urgent repairs. This information was provided by star published.

For commuters and travelers, this means that they have to be prepared for massive restrictions. The diversion has been clearly marked and leads via the A42, A59 and A40 motorways to the Duisburg-Kaiserberg motorway junction. This route is marked with red dots, like t online reported. Drivers traveling in the opposite direction to Oberhausen and Arnhem must be prepared for the fact that there is only a narrowed lane available.

Construction is scheduled to be completed by 5 a.m. the following Monday, December 16th. It is advisable to allow extra time for the journeys as the alternative routes are likely to be busy. The highway company emphasizes the importance of these necessary repairs to ensure safety on this busy route.