# Road construction and closures in Germany

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/road-construction-and-closures-in-germany
> Updated: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 3.

Various regions in Germany are experiencing traffic disruptions due to infrastructure maintenance and expansion projects.

In North Rhine-Westphalia, significant closures are planned for the A45 near Schwerte to facilitate lane widening, with the connection from the A45 toward Dortmund to the A1 toward Bremen closing from October 15 until approximately October 30. 

As part of preparations for a major bridge reconstruction on the A45 in 2027, the A40 toward Essen is undergoing asphalt renewal. This includes a full closure between the Dortmund-West and Dortmund-Lütgendortmund junctions from Monday evening, October 19, until Friday morning, October 23. This work is intended to ensure the A40 can support increased traffic volumes when the A45 faces an eight-month closure starting April 28, 2027. During the A40 closure, drivers are being diverted via the A45, A448, and A43.

In the Trier and Mosel regions, disruptions include fiber optic expansion in Tarforst through November 14 and urgent tree maintenance on Moseluferstraße on October 17 and 18. Furthermore, the B53 federal highway will undergo major renovations starting October 19 between the Ürzig roundabout and the bridge near Kinheim, with a full closure expected until November 30 to repair road surfaces and implement barrier-free upgrades. Detours for the B53 will be directed through Lösnich and Zeltingen-Rachtig.

## Claims

- The A40 motorway between Dortmund-West interchange and Dortmund-Lütgendortmund is closed in the direction of Essen from Monday at 7:00 PM until Friday at 5:00 AM. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The current A40 closure is for road renovation to prepare for increased traffic. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The A45 motorway near Dortmund will be closed in both directions for eight months starting April 28. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- An Autobahn bridge on the A45 will be demolished and rebuilt during the eight-month closure. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The A40 will serve as a diversion route during the A45 closure. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Dortmund A40 motorway closed for renovation amid regional roadworks

Major roadworks are causing closures on the A40 near Dortmund, Germany, and affecting the Achrain and Pfänder tunnels in Austria through late October.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/a40-motorway-near-dortmund-closed-for-renovations

### 2026-10-15: Trier and Mosel regions face upcoming road closures

Significant road closures and construction are planned in the Trier and Mosel regions, including fiber optic work in Tarforst and a long-term B53 highway renovation near Ürzig.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trier-and-mosel-regions-face-upcoming-road-closures

### 2026-10-10: Major highway closures planned for A40 and A45 in North Rhine-Westphalia

Major closures are announced for the A45 at Westhofener Kreuz and the A40 near Dortmund to accommodate roadwork and future traffic diversions in North Rhine-Westphalia.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/major-highway-closures-planned-for-a40-and-a45-in-north-rhine-westphalia

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Cite as: Road construction and closures in Germany. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/road-construction-and-closures-in-germany