Traffic chaos in the region: massive traffic jams on the A19 and A20!

Traffic chaos in the region: massive traffic jams on the A19 and A20!

Traffic calming or traffic jams? Many drivers in the Rostock region are currently asking themselves this question as the city prepares for several important construction sites. On June 17, 2025, the Ostsee-Zeitung reported on the traffic situation in Rostock, Bad Doberan and Güstrow. At the same time, the all-clear has been given regarding various construction sites on the A19 and A20 motorways and the B103 and B105 federal highways.

The A20 is at its best: a construction site has been removed between Dummerstorf and Bad Doberan, and the bumps between Bad Doberan and Kröpelin are also a thing of the past. There is also good news for travelers on the A19. The reports regarding danger caused by objects lying around on the road have been dealt with, which ensures that the journey continues in a relaxed manner. The traffic reports are a service from Stau.info and are continually updated.

Construction sites in the city

Neubrandenburger Straße in Rostock will be the focus of extensive renovation work from February 2025. This will be done in several stages, with the first section from the level crossing to the Molkerei/Röthsoll residential area expected to cause traffic restrictions for nine months. The municipal utilities are also planning a new district heating supply, which will also involve months of closures.

The Rennbahnallee at the zoo will also be affected in the long term. A bridge is to be demolished and rebuilt here by autumn 2026. The major project of the Western Pomerania Bridge, which crosses the Warnow, will be lengthy and could take up to 15 years before it is completely replaced. Road users therefore have to be prepared for long detours and delays.

Advanced traffic information

It is essential to take a look at the congestion and traffic situation. Real-time traffic jam reports and traffic information in the region are provided using the “TomTom” service. The data comes from millions of GPS devices and is updated every five minutes. In addition to TomTom, Google Maps, Apple Maps and Garmin are also reliable sources for current traffic reports. With the traffic jam map from staumelder-karte.de, drivers can check the traffic situation in the region at any time.

Traffic jams are often caused by the so-called “accordion effect” when vehicles drive up close and have to brake abruptly. The risk of traffic jams is particularly increased in summer, when many people go on vacation. Good advice to all drivers: Anyone planning a stress-free journey should find out about the current traffic situation in advance and build some buffer into their schedule.

For anyone who prefers to take a relaxed approach to traffic, there are a few good tips for avoiding stress in traffic jams: listening to music, taking a deep breath and getting out sometimes can help. Most traffic jams cannot be avoided anyway, but it can still make sense to check the traffic before setting off and change the route if necessary.

With this in mind: have a good trip and lots of patience for the coming months in Rostock and the surrounding area!