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Chaos on the A7: Horster triangle remains closed until further notice!
A7 at Horster triangle closed until further notice due to concrete damage; Traffic jams in the direction of Hamburg. Diversions via A1 and A39.
Chaos on the A7: Horster triangle remains closed until further notice!
There is currently bad news for all drivers who want to move on the A7 near Seevetal. The area of the Horster triangle remains closed on one side until further notice. How NDR Reportedly, concrete damage to a bridge was discovered during renovation work, which required an immediate closure to the north. These measures were initiated to relieve pressure on the structure and ensure its safety.
If you want to get on the A7 towards Hamburg, you should be prepared for massive delays. Traffic was temporarily backed up to 12 kilometers, especially on alternative routes such as the A1 in the Hamburg metropolitan area. The ADAC Hamburg has warned of these massive traffic jams, especially before the first holiday weekend in North Rhine-Westphalia. The diversion takes you via the parallel carriageway of the A1, which leads towards Flensburg, and via the A39 back to the A7.
Experts examine the damage
Remember: This closure was necessary after experts discovered concrete breakouts on the at-risk bridge. Experts have already been called in to assess the extent of the damage. It is still unclear how long the section will remain closed; The closure was originally only scheduled to last until the middle of this week. This causes great uncertainty among travelers.
The police have also increased their checks. In another federal state, for example, 21 vehicles were checked, and in two cases further travel was prohibited. Another problem is that the section between Hamburg and Hanover is considered one of the most congested in Germany, which further exacerbates the situation.
Criticism of the bridge infrastructure
The ADAC also criticized the fact that many of these bridges are in a dilapidated condition due to savings. The condition of the infrastructure is increasingly becoming a problem, which not only causes traffic jams but also endangers the safety of road users. Drivers should prepare well in the coming days and plan alternative routes.
However, there is positive news for everyone heading south. Traffic in this direction remains unaffected by the closure. Nevertheless, it remains to be hoped that the necessary repairs will be carried out as quickly as possible and the A7 can soon be reopened to all travelers.