A7 full closure: Alternating diversions between Stellingen and Heimfeld from July 4th!

A7 full closure: Alternating diversions between Stellingen and Heimfeld from July 4th!

A major traffic project will temporarily shut down the A7 from Friday July 4th to Monday July 7th. Between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. the motorway will be completely closed in the section between Stellingen and Heimfeld and it is recommended to plan alternative routes. According to the Eimsbütteler Nachrichten, which provides information about the construction sites here, the junctions will be gradually closed from Friday at 9 p.m.

The necessary diversions for traffic coming from both the south and the north lead via the A1, A21 and B205. Road users traveling from the south should take the A1 from the Buchholzer triangle or Horster triangle via the Maschener Kreuz. Anyone coming from the north is asked to divert onto the B205 from the Neumünster-Süd motorway exit.

Background of the project

The “K20 Hochstraße Elbmarsch” project, which is being carried out by DEGES on behalf of the federal Autobahn GmbH, plans to expand the A7 from six to eight lanes. According to the information on Autobahn.de, the [here]. Complete closure, new traffic sign gantries were also installed and tests were carried out at the tunnel control center in the Elbtunnel.

Traffic has been running over the new northbound carriageway superstructure since spring 2024, which is a further sign of the project's progress. Special measures are necessary because the work takes place in a confined space and special vehicles and machines have to be used. The authorities are therefore seeking to understand the inconveniences during the construction period.

General mobility information

Important information about construction sites and repair work on the motorway is regularly provided by the federal Autobahn GmbH. According to the website of the Federal Ministry of Transport, which can be accessed here, these measures are well thought out both economically and organizationally and are updated regularly. Planning is subject to strict guidelines to ensure traffic flows as smoothly as possible.

Affected road users should prepare for the changes early on in order to reach their destination with less stress. By getting information in good time and planning the best route, you can easily avoid the inconvenience of the full closure.