Weekend highway closures cause traffic congestion in North Rhine-Westphalia
With several construction projects and notable events like the Parookaville festival and the NRW bike tour taking place in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) from July 18-21, 2025, motorists and commuters can expect some significant disruptions on the region's highways and railways. Here's a round-up of the anticipated closures and diversions to help you plan your journey.
Firstly, the Parookaville 2025 festival in Weeze will not be affected by heavy rain, but travelers should be aware of other disruptions. Several railway lines will be closed for construction work during the same period, including the line between Oberhausen and Emmerich, which remains closed until 25 August due to modernization work.
On the highways, the A46 will be closed in both directions between Wennemen and Freienohl from July 19/20, 7 PM to 9 AM, for electricity renewal in the Olpe and Hemberg tunnels. The A45 near Lüdenscheid remains closed in both directions, causing long waiting times on detour routes through Lüdenscheid. Construction sites on the A4 highway near Düren will cause a closure in the direction towards Cologne from July 18-21, between Langerwehe and Düren.
For those traveling by car, it's best to detour far around the A45 closure near Lüdenscheid via A1, and for the A4 closure near Düren, a detour will lead via A44 to Düsseldorf and A61 to Kerpen. A weigh-in control will be set up at the A4 closure near Düren.
For railway travelers, the RE 10 will run between Düsseldorf and Kleve from 19.7. to 21.7., in addition to regular services for the Parookaville festival at the Weeze airport. However, the RE 12 and RE 22 will be cancelled between Euskirchen and Cologne Messe/Deutz on weekends from 18 to 27 July.
The NRW bike tour will lead to temporary closures along the route and delays for numerous bus lines in Bergisch Gladbach, Leverkusen, Cologne, and Monheim. The RB 24 can be used as an alternative on these days.
To stay informed about the latest traffic conditions, it's advisable to check official sources such as the German Federal Transport Infrastructure Agency (Bundesamt für Verkehr) or local transportation authorities, use traffic apps like Waze or Google Maps, follow local news outlets, visit event organizers' websites, and check the Deutsche Bahn website or mobile app for updates on railway disruptions.
By planning ahead and regularly checking these sources for the latest updates, you can ensure a smoother journey during the construction work and events in NRW from July 18-21, 2025.
In the industry of transportation, both highways and railways will experience disruptions due to construction work and events in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) from July 18-21, 2025. For motorists, the A46 closure between Wennemen and Freienohl, the A45 closure near Lüdenscheid, and the A4 closure near Düren may require detours using alternatives like the A1, A44, and A61. Travelers using finance for car travel should also be aware of a weigh-in control at the A4 closure near Düren. For railway travelers, the RE 10 will run between Düsseldorf and Kleve, while the RE 12 and RE 22 will be cancelled between Euskirchen and Cologne Messe/Deutz on weekends from 18 to 27 July. The lifestyle of cyclists will be affected too, as the NRW bike tour will lead to temporary closures and delays for numerous bus lines in Bergisch Gladbach, Leverkusen, Cologne, and Monheim. To stay informed about these disruptions, it's advisable to check official sources, use traffic apps, follow local news outlets, visit event organizers' websites, and check the Deutsche Bahn website or mobile app for updates.
