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Mega traffic jam in Hamburg: A7 and Elbe tunnel closed for 55 hours!
A7 and Elbe tunnel in Hamburg closed for 55 hours: construction work leads to severe diversion and traffic jam warnings.
Mega traffic jam in Hamburg: A7 and Elbe tunnel closed for 55 hours!
In Hamburg, the last weekend in September was marked by massive traffic disruptions. From Friday 10 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m., the A7 between the Heimfeld and Stellingen junctions and the Elbtunnel will be completely closed. The reason for this is extensive construction work, including the installation of new traffic sign gantries and tests for the new tunnel control center. This work is likely to result in kilometer-long traffic jams, warn the police and ADAC. Drivers should be prepared to avoid Hamburg or, better yet, switch to trains and buses. This reports t-online.de.
The closure affects both the south and north directions of the A7 and is controlled by the police in both directions. In order to cope with the traffic loads, alternative routes are provided via the A1 towards Lübeck and Bremen as well as to the north and south. Motorists from the south are encouraged to take the A1 from Buchholzer triangle via Maschener Kreuz, while traffic from the north choose the B205 from the Neumünster-Süd junction to also get onto the A1. The inner-city diversions lead, among other things, via the Hamburg-Heimfeld and -Stellingen junctions, such as ndr.de reports.
Increased traffic volume
Increased traffic volumes are expected, especially on Friday afternoons, as rush hour and weekend traffic overlap. This could lead to a significant increase in congestion risks. In addition to the traffic closures, there will also be large demonstrations in the city center combined with a Bundeswehr exercise that will attract several thousand participants. This increases the need to avoid the city center on a large scale.
It is advisable for drivers to plan plenty of time and always follow the latest traffic reports. The ADAC Maps provide helpful real-time information about traffic flow on motorways, federal highways and in cities. Warnings are also given about short-term disruptions such as construction sites or weather warnings. Those interested can use the practical functions of ADAC Maps to use.
This long closure is not the only one that will take place in Hamburg in the coming months. Further closures of the A7 are already planned for October and November in order to carry out necessary maintenance and technical inspections. You should keep this in mind when planning your trips.