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Renovation of the A31 between Emden and Riepe: full closure on July 1st!
An urgently needed road renovation will be carried out on the A31 between Emden and Riepe from July 1, 2025.
Renovation of the A31 between Emden and Riepe: full closure on July 1st!
Good news for all drivers on the A31 motorway between Emden and Riepe: the roadway in need of renovation will finally be repaired next week. The sinkings were already known before the bridge construction work, but now the problem area is finally being addressed. How NWZonline Reportedly, work will begin on Tuesday, July 1st at 9 a.m. and continue until Wednesday, July 2nd at 5 a.m.
The affected route extends between the Emden-Ost and Riepe junctions, where the right main lane has partially sunk. Drivers are asked to exit at the Emden-Wolthusen junction and follow the signposted detour. This leads via Emden-Wolthusen (U11) and Emden-Ost (U13) to the Riepe junction. The condition is viewed critically, especially before the Riepe exit in the direction of Leer.
Previous problems and modifications
The subsidence had already become apparent before the bridge was rebuilt. The situation that now requires a full closure was not caused by the construction work. Such situations are not the exception. There are a total of 240 kilometers of road on the A31, which stretches from Emden to Bottrop and is affected by traffic jams several times staumelder-karte.de explained.
It only recently became known that many motorway bridges in Germany, including those around North Rhine-Westphalia, are inadequate. An analysis of more than 3,786 highway bridges showed that 43 bridges longer than 50 meters were in “unfavorable” condition, which can affect both stability and traffic safety. The condition of these bridges has been particularly worrying since the partial collapse of the Carola Bridge in Dresden Time online reported.
Conclusion
The upcoming renovation on the A31 between Emden and Riepe is an important step towards securing the road infrastructure. Especially in times when traffic is increasingly characterized by heavy transport, it is crucial that both roads and bridges are kept in a safe condition. Drivers should keep the construction site in mind and use detours in good time to avoid traffic jams and unnecessary waiting times.