Ascension: Chaos on the streets - this is how you escape the traffic jam!

Ascension: Chaos on the streets - this is how you escape the traffic jam!

Hamburg, Deutschland - The Ascension weekend, which is imminent from May 28th to June 1, 2025, will lead to a high volume of traffic in northern Germany. The predictions indicate that travelers should be prepared for dense traffic and long traffic jams. Wednesday afternoon in particular, which is considered a critical time, could lead commuters and vacationers into a veritable traffic jam. The Welt

Special traffic jams include the Elbe tunnel on the A7, which dampens traffic, as well as construction work on the norderelbücke on the A1. The construction site on the A23 towards the south also ensures large traffic disruptions, especially holidaymakers from North Friesland. The streets in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Schleswig-Holstein, especially the transfers to the islands, will be affected by a strong traffic load.

traffic forecasts and intensity

The ADAC expects the traffic situation to continue to worsen by Sunday afternoon, June 1st. The reasons for this are the holiday, an extended weekend and the early summer weather that draws many people on the streets. A highlight of the traffic jam wave is expected on Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Motorways around the big cities such as Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and Frankfurt, as well as telescopes, such as Auto Motor und Sport are particularly affected.

Overall, a massive occupancy of all highways towards the coast and an increased return trip on Sunday is predicted. Streets in and around large cities will also be heavily frequented. In particular, the return trip between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Sunday could lead to unexpected delays.

construction sites and diversions

Numerous construction sites are recorded on German highways, which also exacerates the forecast for the traffic situation. Around 1,200 construction sites were identified nationwide, including important closures such as the A40 between Dreieck Essen-Ost and Essen-Huttrop, which will be closed in both directions from May 28 to June 3, 2025. Detours are recommended via the A52 or inner -city. The A42 around Duisburg will be affected by closures, as will the A67 and the A45, whose full closures exist for a long time. In addition, the traffic via the Rügen bridge is diverted due to construction work, which leads to further delays.

For travelers who want to drive to neighboring countries, traffic disruptions are also to be expected. There are construction sites in Austria and Italy that lead to traffic jams on important transit routes. In the Autobahn reference is made to an interactive dashboard, which shows nationwide and regional transport situations and enables you to find out more about current traffic jams and construction sites.

recommendations and tips

Since many people travel during this extended weekend, experts recommend that travel times strategically plan. It is advisable to drive outdoor times and to check the traffic situation via navigation applications. The ADAC also suggests planning more time to avoid stress and unexpected waiting times.