Ascension: How to overflow the traffic jam hell on Germany's streets!

Ascension: How to overflow the traffic jam hell on Germany's streets!

On May 28, 2025, Ascension Day is approaching, and traffic experts warn of considerable disorders on the highways in Germany. The crowds of many travelers to short trips will cause traffic jams from Wednesday afternoon. The north and the Berlin area are particularly affected. The WDR traffic service emphasizes that the main traffic arteries such as the A1, A2 and A7, especially the A7 between Hamburg and Hanover, will cause problems.

The first disabilities are expected from around 1 p.m. with weddings between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. In the capital region, there is a threat of a “traffic jam wave”, which will heavily burden city highways and litter roads. At the weekend, return travel will also ensure further bottlenecks from Sunday afternoon. Travel experts advise drivers to move their trips to the early morning or late in the evening and to check the current traffic reports regularly to plan alternative routes and access traffic apps, such as vienna.at reported.

traffic forecasts and traffic jams

According to ADAC, a high risk of traffic jams will be expected on the Ascension weekend, especially on Wednesday between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. In particular, the strong travel and excursion traffic and around 1200 construction sites increase the likelihood of traffic jams. Usually there are more vehicles on the left and middle lane than in the right lane where trucks often drive. This can also exacerbate the situation, such as Spiegel.de explained.

The main congestion of the main converts include metropolitanway, travel routes to the Alps and on the sea as well as access roads to local recreation areas. Quiet traffic situations are expected to be expected on Friday and Saturday, but the wave of returns on Sunday afternoon will reach its peak until evening.

important street information

A look at the current construction sites and full closures shows the following information:

• A40: Essen towards Duisburg, May 28th, 9pm to June 3., 5 a.m.
• A42: Kamp-Lintfort-Dortmund, May 30th, 9pm to June 2, 5 a.m.
• A67: Mannheim towards Mönchhof-Dreieck, May 31, 9 p.m. to June 2, 5 a.m.
• A45: Hagen - pouring, blocked until further notice.

construction sites and traffic information have already been signposted, while on the German borders there have been randomly border controls since the beginning of May, which can lead to waiting times at certain transitions, as adac.de. In addition, the need for the formation of a rescue alley in the event of a storm traffic is pointed out. There are high fines of up to 320 euros for non -compliance.

as an additional alternative to escape traffic jams, the train can also be considered, but travelers must also expect full trains here. Due to the correct planning and observing the traffic information, the travel chaos on the Ascension weekend can hopefully be avoided.