Complete closure of the A7: construction work between Schleswig and Owschlag!

Complete closure of the A7: construction work between Schleswig and Owschlag!

There will be a lot of work on the A7 between Owschlag and Schleswig/Schuby in the coming days. The road surface is receiving a much-needed update. From Friday, September 5th to Monday, September 8th at 5 a.m., there will be “full closure” when it comes to modernizing the section towards Denmark. This measure is not only part of the ongoing renovation work, but also a necessary response to the age-related damage to the line, which has been in operation since 1976.

The construction work, which began on September 1st, includes milling away old binder and surface layers over approximately 6.7 kilometers. The last renewal took place in the early 2000s, and those responsible have now decided that it is high time to renew the road surface in order to minimize future costs and ensure the availability of the route in the long term [ndr.de].

Closures and diversions

The entire traffic situation will be completely transformed during the construction phase. The access to the A7 northbound at the Owschlag junction is not possible during the closure. Instead, drivers will be redirected via the U61 and U63 to the Schleswig/Schuby junction. This means traffic stays on an orderly path, even if the diversions can of course take more time.

Anyone planning to drive on the A7 in the next few weeks should also be prepared for temporary closures of individual lanes. From September 9th to around September 30th, there will be a one-time traffic flow in the construction site area, while traffic on the Hamburg-bound carriageway will flow freely [autobahn.de](https://www.autobahn.de/betrieb-verkehr/verkehrsmelde/a7-deckenerneuerung-zwischen-as-schles-wig-jagel-6-und-as-schleswig-schuby- 5-in-rifa-north-from-109-to-23102025-northbound-road-closure-between-as-owschlag-7-to-as-schleswig-schuby-5-509-900-pm-to-809-500-pm).

Bad weather warnings and traffic management

ADAC Maps adac.de readily provides information for all those who could get into difficulties not only due to construction sites but also due to bad weather. The platform shows the traffic flow on motorways and federal highways in real time. In addition, short-term disruptions and dangerous situations such as slippery snow or storm warnings are reported, so that travelers can plan their routes in the best possible way.

There's a lot on offer these days: A lot of work is being done on a more modern and safe A7. But the detours and closures require patience and a bit of advance planning from drivers. It remains to be hoped that the construction work will proceed quickly and that the route will soon be back in its best condition.