Stauwahnsinn to the Pentecost weekend: travelers have to be patient!

Stauwahnsinn to the Pentecost weekend: travelers have to be patient!

Ruhrgebiet, Deutschland - On June 6, 2025, a massive increase in travel in Germany will be expected. ADAC and the Autobahn Society forecast considerable traffic jams on the Pentecost weekend, especially on Friday and Monday, when many short vacationers and commuters are on the road. The highways in the direction of the north and Baltic Sea coast and in the southwest of the country are particularly affected, as the holidays begin in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. The ICE route from Hamm to Hanover will also be blocked for a week from Friday evening due to construction work, which brings additional restrictions for travelers.

The longest traffic jams are expected on Friday between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Travelers are advised to plan their journey flexibly and start in the evening to avoid the greatest traffic volume. Pentecost Sunday is traditionally considered the best day of travel, on which experience has shown that there is less traffic on the highways. Return trips on Whit Monday have been without major complications in recent years.

traffic jams and construction sites

The main thousand focus on the motorways in the culinary area of ​​Cologne and in the Ruhr area. There are also several construction sites that could also hinder traffic. A central blocking affects Autobahn 42, which will be fully blocked between Bottrop-Süd and Essen-Nord in both directions due to bridge construction work from Friday evening at 10:00 p.m. This measure will continue until June 16 at 5:00 a.m. The bridge over the Rhein-Herne Canal is completely demolished and rebuilt, while the highway is expanded from four to six traces.

In addition, there are full closures on other important routes, such as on the A40 between Dortmund and Essen, which is closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on June 7th. The A44 in the direction of Dortmund will also be affected from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Travelers should also adapt to international traffic jams, such as on the Brenner motorway, because construction sites in Austria additionally load traffic.

additional information for travelers

Traffic monitoring in Germany enables the traffic situation to be continuously monitored. Autobahn traffic centers collect data about traffic jams and changes in the traffic situation. An interactive platform provides information on current traffic jams and construction sites on the highways. Drivers should note that random border controls at German borders have been able to provide additional waiting times since May.

An important security measure is the formation of rescue alleys. These should be formed when the traffic, and not only when the emergency vehicles arrive, should be formed, since non -compliance with fines of up to 320 euros can be punished.