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

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

On August 17, 2025, there will be some structural and traffic developments in Rostock and the surrounding area that are of interest to drivers. According to a report by the Baltic Sea newspaper The A19 and A20 motorways as well as various federal highways, including the B103 and B105, will be affected by traffic congestion. The traffic information should not be underestimated, especially during times of intensive construction work.

The renovation work on Neubrandenburger Straße, which is being carried out in three parts, is particularly eye-catching. The first section, which leads from the level crossing to the Molkerei/Röthsoll residential area, could begin as early as February 2025. Drivers have to be prepared for sometimes massive restrictions that could last for around nine months.

District heating supply and permanent construction sites

But that's not all: the municipal utilities are planning a new district heating supply for several residential areas on Neubrandenburger Strasse, which will also lead to months of closures from February 2025. Residents and road users should therefore prepare for a further decelerated traffic pattern.

Added to this are the ongoing construction sites in Rostock. The bridge in Rennbahnallee at the zoo will be demolished and rebuilt by autumn 2026. The Vorpommernbrücke (L 22 Am Strande over the Warnow) is also on the list of candidates for demolition, with an ambitious new construction goal: a new building should be realized in around 15 years. Such long-term projects create additional challenges in the city's traffic flow.

First-hand traffic information

The data source for the traffic jam information comes from the “TomTom” service, which uses GPS coordinates from millions of devices. This automatically collects data from around 80 million mobile devices and several million government road sensors, which is updated every five minutes. For those who prefer to plan their route using other map applications, Google Maps, Apple Maps and Garmin also offer reliable traffic information.

It will be exciting to see how the traffic situation will develop in the coming months. After all, drivers want to know when they can plan their trip without getting stuck in traffic jams.