Construction site chaos in Schleswig-Holstein: Important closures on June 14th!

Construction site chaos in Schleswig-Holstein: Important closures on June 14th!

A lot is happening on the streets in Schleswig-Holstein. Construction sites and closures shape traffic in the region. The A1, A7 and A21 motorways in particular are the focus of construction work, which will affect the traffic situation not only temporarily, but in some cases until the end of 2025. So reported kn online that the total length of the road network in Schleswig-Holstein is an impressive 9,874,557 kilometers, which means a large amount of work.

What will drivers have to get used to in the coming weeks and months? The A1 will be closed between Pansdorf and Ratekau until 5 a.m. in order to carry out necessary repairs to damaged areas. In addition, the route between Neustadt-Pelzer Haken and Lensahn will remain partially single-lane until June 19, 2025. The construction of the new bridge between Ahrensburg and Bargteheide will be completely closed from June 13th to 15th and from June 20th to 22nd, 2025. Extensive construction work will also be carried out between Eutin and Scharbeutz by the end of 2025, which will ensure that traffic is rerouted.

Current construction sites on the highways

The A7 is also affected: The section between Hamburg-Stellingen and Hamburg-Heimfeld will be closed until June 16, 2025. Drivers along the A21 must prepare for a closure of the Klein Barkau Ost junction in the direction of Kiel until August 2025. Furthermore, a comprehensive road renovation will take place between Leezen and Bad Oldesloe-Nord by the end of 2026.

Another hotspot for construction sites is the A23. There will be a closure between Elmshorn and Tornesch in the direction of Hamburg until June 19, 2025. The Heide-West entrance and exit will also remain completely closed until July 25, 2025. Finally, the B75, B206, B404 and B432 are also affected by construction sites, like the road portal verkehrslage.de informed. It is expected that the construction work on the federal highways will also put a strain on the traffic situation.

Traffic situation and accident numbers in focus

As is well known, construction sites also pose challenges for traffic safety. Loud kfz.net There were more than 85,000 traffic accidents in Schleswig-Holstein in 2015, with the number on motorways increasing by 24.5%. The A215 has the highest accident rate over the last decade, while an improvement in accident rates has been observed on the A7, which has been attributed to extensive construction and traffic arrangements. It is important that all road users are aware of the risks, especially in construction zones, where improper speed and other serious traffic violations can often lead to accidents.

The ongoing construction work and the associated traffic disruptions pose major challenges, requiring all drivers to show patience and find out about the current situation in good time. Whether commuting to work or traveling at the weekend - driving with foresight and taking current roadworks into account are essential to getting to your destination safely.