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A1 Motorway in Hamburg to Close for Weekend Maintenance
Hamburg, October 4 – The A1 motorway in Hamburg is scheduled for a full weekend closure, commencing this Friday evening and extending until Monday morning. This closure is necessitated by critical maintenance work on the Norderelbbrücke (Northern Elbe Bridge).
According to the Autobahn GmbH, the A1 will be closed from Friday, October 9, at 9 PM, until Monday, October 12, at 5 AM. The affected section will be between the Norderelbe junction and the Hamburg-Ost motorway interchange, impacting both directions of travel. Authorities have warned of significant traffic disruptions and advise motorists to bypass the area extensively.
Inner-City Diversion Routes
For travel within Hamburg, an alternative route is recommended via the A255, Billhorner Brückenstraße/Elbbrücken (B75), Heidenkampsweg, Bürgerweide, and Sievekingsallee, leading to the Horn junction onto the A24.
Long-Distance Traffic Diversions
Long-distance traffic originating from the north is advised to take a wide detour from the Lübeck motorway junction, utilizing the A20, B206, and A7. Similarly, long-distance traffic from the south should divert from the Buchholz triangle via the A261 (Hamburg-Marmstorf) and A7 (towards Flensburg).
Motorists are strongly urged to check current traffic conditions before their journey, follow the recommended diversions, and allocate significantly more travel time.
Background to the Closure: Norderelbbrücke and Other Works
The primary reason for the closure is structural inspections on the Norderelbbrücke, which is slated for a complete reconstruction by 2029. Additionally, the Stillhorn motorway maintenance depot will be carrying out essential maintenance and cleaning work that would otherwise lead to further restrictions. Deutsche Bahn also plans to undertake work on the Moorfleet tunnel during this period.
The Norderelbbrücke project is a major undertaking for Hamburg’s infrastructure. There are plans for a provisional Elbe bridge to facilitate crossings over the Norderelbe while the Freihafenelbbrücke is blocked and the Norderelbbrücke undergoes renovation. Deutsche Bahn intends to construct a railway line across the Elbe in the area of the current Freihafenelbbrücke during the reconstruction of the Norderelbbrücken. The new Norderelbbrücke is expected to be completed by the end of 2029, with an accelerated procedure being applied in Hamburg to achieve this timeline, and construction anticipated to commence next year.
This closure is part of a broader effort to maintain and upgrade critical infrastructure in the region, aimed at ensuring the long-term safety and efficiency of Hamburg’s transport network.
Source: https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/hamburg/a1-in-hamburg-zwischen-stillhorn-und-harburg-am-wochenende-gesperrt,aeins-160.html
