Elbe tunnel-locked: traffic jams and diversions threaten to start the holiday!
Elbe tunnel-locked: traffic jams and diversions threaten to start the holiday!
Hamburg, Deutschland - Dear readers: Inside, if you look forward to the upcoming summer vacation, there is some important information that you should consider. In the north German traffic situation, there will be temporary restrictions on the A7 from July 4, 2025. The Hamburg Elbe tunnel will be completely closed during this period from Friday, July 4, at 10 p.m. to Monday, July 7th, at 5 a.m. During this time, the A7 will not be accessible for around 55 hours, which will affect numerous travelers on their way to the holiday. Merkur reports that the blocking in Bremen and Lower Saxony coincides with what the situation coincides tightened.
The affected section extends between the Hamburg-Stellingen and Hamburg-Heim-Heimfeld junction and will also be affected by ramp closures at the junctions that start from 9 p.m. The blocking is necessary to integrate all tunnels of the A7 into the new tunnel control center and to expand the road to the south. There are several work on the agenda, including the installation of new traffic sign bridges and technical upgrading the existing bridges.
planned diversions and recommendations for travelers
traffic experts warn of long traffic jams and considerable loss of time during this block. Therefore, travelers should prepare well and consider alternative routes. From a southern perspective, a diversion from Buchholzer Dreieck/Horster Dreieck via Maschener Kreuz will be set up on the A1, while the departure at the Neumünster-Süd junction will lead to the B205 from the north. NDR indicates that the local traffic is diverted in an inner-edge and also recommends the blocking on public transport to switch, especially for trips to Hamburg Airport.
In addition to the upcoming closure, the A7 in Hamburg has many other restrictions on the program for 2025. For example, for the period from July 18 to 21, further work on the Tunnel Schnelsen and for the 9th to 10th of August reworking are planned for technology. Further details on the upcoming closures can be found in the overview below:
| date | area | duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18. until July 21st | tunnel schnelsen | 55 hours | Technical work and security technology |
| 9. until August 10th | tunnel schnelsen | 12 hours | rework(replacement date: 16. to August 17th) |
| 14. until November 17th | tunnel stellingen | 55 hours | maintenance and technology |
| 6. until December 7th | tunnel stellingen | 12 hours | night work |
Stay relaxed and well informed! We wish you a pleasant trip and a nice summer!
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| Ort | Hamburg, Deutschland |
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