Major disruptions ahead in Germany – A2 motorway closed, A4 with night closures

April brings significant disruptions on German motorways. According to Die Autobahn GmbH des Bundes, the A2 motorway in Dortmund will be completely closed for several days, while drivers on the A4 will face night closures. This means detours, congestion, and delays in transport.

According to official announcements by Die Autobahn GmbH des Bundes, both a multi-day full closure of the Autobahn A2 in the Dortmund area and a series of night closures on Autobahn A4 have been scheduled. These disruptions may significantly impact traffic flow, particularly in one of Europe’s key logistics regions – the Ruhr area.

A4 Bielstein – Gummersbach: 4 consecutive night closures

At the same time, disruptions are planned on the A4 motorway. The closures will take place at night and are related to road works.

❌ dates and times:
◾ night 7/8 April 20:00 – 05:00
◾ night 8/9 April 20:00 – 05:00
◾ night 9/10 April 20:00 – 05:00
◾ night 10/11 April 20:00 – 05:00

❌ section: Bielstein – Gummersbach towards Olpe
❌ detour: U67

A2 Dortmund: 4 days of full closure

The most serious disruptions concern the A2 motorway. The reason is work on a bridge structure over the Dortmund–Ems Canal. During the closure, traffic will be diverted via routes including the A1 and A45 motorways.

❌ period: from Wednesday, 15 April, 21:00 to Monday, 20 April, 05:00
❌ section: between Dortmund-Nordwest and Dortmund-Nordost towards Hanover
❌ detour: from Dortmund-Nordwest via A45 to Westhofener Kreuz, then via A1 back to A2