Those who regularly drive trucks across Germany know the problem: a motorway is closed over the weekend, a federal road remains impassable for months due to bridge construction, or a weight restriction renders the shortest route unusable.
It becomes particularly annoying when the closure is only noticeable shortly before the relevant exit. Then another route must be found. This costs time, fuel and sometimes even the last minutes of available driving time.
We have therefore compiled current and announced closures on motorways and federal roads. The focus is on measures taking place in November and December 2026 or continuing until 2027 and beyond.
Research status: 4 November 2026.
This overview focuses on selected measures relevant to freight transport. It does not claim to be exhaustive. Closure dates can change due to weather, construction progress or short-term decisions.
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Baden-Württemberg
B294 – Loßburg to Alpirsbach-Aischfeld
Period: 19 October 2026 to approximately 30 June 2027
Restriction: Partial full closures
The Regional President Karlsruhe is rehabilitating the B294 over a length of around eight kilometres. A total of 14 construction sections are planned.
For through traffic, this means alternating restrictions over several months. The accessibility of individual properties depends on the respective construction section.
The closure is particularly relevant for timber transport, delivery traffic and regional freight transport in the Black Forest. Here, the actually permitted diversion routes must be checked before starting the journey.
Source: Regional President Karlsruhe – B294
Bavaria
B173 – Lichtenfels bypass
Period: 16 November to approximately early December 2026
Restriction: Full closure in both directions
The State Building Office Bamberg is rehabilitating the final section of the Lichtenfels bypass.
Affected is the area between Lichtenfels-East and Michelau. The exits remain accessible.
Traffic will be diverted via Lichtenfels-Centre, Klosterlangheim, Altenkunstadt, Burgkunstadt and Zettlitz.
Source: State Building Office Bamberg
B472 – Waakirchen
Period: Until approximately end of November 2026
Restriction: Full closure
The construction work between the roundabout Kammerloh and Waakirchen is taking longer than originally planned. During earthworks, tar-containing materials were discovered unexpectedly that must be disposed of separately.
The diversion takes place via Hauserdörfl, State Road 2365 and District Road MB6.
Source: State Building Office Rosenheim
B301 – Freisinger Allee
Period: 31 October to including 8 November 2026
Restriction: Full closure in the intersection area
In the course of work on the Freisinger Allee, the B301 will be fully closed. Signposted diversions exist for traffic to Munich Airport.
Source: State Building Office Freising
A9 – Ingolstadt
Period: 11 November, approx. 21:00, to 12 November, approx. 6:00
Restriction: Nighttime full closure towards Nuremberg
Between Ingolstadt-South and Lenting, the direction towards Nuremberg is closed. The exits in between are also affected.
For long-distance traffic, the Autobahn GmbH recommends a large-scale diversion via the A93 from the Holledau interchange.
Source: Autobahn GmbH – A9
A99 – Munich-East to Munich-South
Period: Weekend 20 to 23 November 2026
Restriction: Planned full closure in both directions
For the demolition of a bridge at the Haar exit, the A99 between the motorway interchanges Munich-East and Munich-South must be closed.
The exits Haar, Hohenbrunn and Ottobrunn are also affected.
Source: Autobahn GmbH – Construction project A99
Berlin
B96a – Schönhauser Allee
Period: Until approximately 13 November 2026
Restriction: Lane narrowing
In the area of Buchholzer Straße, only one lane is available according to the Traffic Information Centre.
B96a – Petersburger Straße
Period: Approximately until December 2027
Restriction: Road narrowed to one lane
Long-term restrictions exist between Landsberger Allee and Rigaer Straße.
B96a – Elsenbrücke
Restriction: Temporary weight restriction to 30 tonnes
In the area of the Elsenbrücke between Treptower Park and Friedrichshain, the permissible gross mass is also restricted.
This restriction is particularly important: an ordinary fully loaded 40-tonne semi-trailer truck must not drive through the corresponding signposted area.
Source: Traffic Information Centre Berlin
Brandenburg
B1 – Brandenburg an der Havel
Period: 6 November, 22:00, to 9 November, 5:00
Restriction: Full closure out of town
The Potsdamer Straße is closed in the area of construction work. Traffic into town remains restrictedly possible.
A complete reopening is planned for early December 2026.
Source: State Road Agency Brandenburg – B1
B167 – Finowfurt
Period: Until approximately November 13, 2026
Restriction: Full closure
The federal highway is being renovated on a section in the district of Finowfurt.
The bypass route leads via Biesenthal, Lanke, and Zerpenschleuse depending on the direction of travel, or alternatively north of Lake Werbellin.
The restrictions also partially affect the Finowfurt exit at the A11.
Source: State Road Agency Brandenburg – B167
B167 – Neuruppin
Period: Until approximately early December 2026
Restriction: Alternating traffic routes and one-way closures
Between the A24 exit in Neuruppin and the entrance to Neuruppin, the federal highway is being renewed.
Particularly for delivery traffic to the logistics center and surrounding commercial enterprises, the alternating access options must be observed.
Source: State Road Agency Brandenburg – Neuruppin
Bremen
Traffic restrictions for the state of Bremen are published via the Traffic Management Center.
In the checked reports, there is currently no sufficiently confirmed long-term full closure of a federal highway that can be included here with a reliable section and end date.
The traffic situation, including the federal motorways, can be checked via the Traffic Management Center Bremen .
Hamburg
A7 – Hamburg-Stellingen to Hamburg-Heimfeld
Period: November 20, 10 PM, to November 23, 2026, 5 AM
Restriction: 55-hour full closure in both directions
One of the most important closures in November concerns the A7, including the Elbe Tunnel.
The motorway is completely closed for work on traffic technology, the future motorway interchange Hamburg-Hafen, and other structures.
The Autobahn GmbH recommends a large-scale bypass via A1, A21, and B205 for cross-regional traffic.
This closure is particularly significant for freight traffic to and from Scandinavia as well as to the North German ports.
Source: Autobahn GmbH – A7 Hamburg
Berliner Tor – Berlinertordamm Bridge
Period: November 20 to 24, 2026
Restriction: Multi-day closures
At the same time as the A7 closure, heavy steel girders are being installed at the Berlinertordamm bridge.
The Bürgerweide will be closed from November 20 to 24. The Berlinertordamm is affected according to the plan from November 20 to 23.
This further restricts additional intra-city diversion options.
Source: Hamburg Authority for Transport and Mobility Transition
Hesse
B254 – Niedervorschütz
Period: October 26 to approximately December 4, 2026
Restriction: Full closure
Hessen Mobil is renewing the road surface in the area of the new bridge over the Ems.
Traffic will be diverted via Obervorschütz, Werkel, Gudensberg, and Maden.
Source: Hessen Mobil – B254
B277 – Ehringshausen to Aßlar-Werdorf
Period: Indefinitely
Restriction: Full closure
During the acceptance of the newly installed asphalt surface, defects were identified. Therefore, the originally planned reopening in early November could not be confirmed.
Hessen Mobil is investigating the damage. A new binding reopening date has not yet been set.
Source: Hessen Mobil – B277
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
B109 – Borckenfriede to Rathebur
Period: From November 9 to approximately mid-December 2026
Restriction: Approximately four weeks of full closure
The Road Construction Office Neustrelitz is renewing the road surface on approximately 4.3 kilometers.
The diversion route runs from Ferdinandshof via Löwitz to Rathebur, or in the reverse direction.
From December 7, any remaining work that may be required will be carried out with one-way traffic if necessary.
Source: State Office for Road Construction and Transport Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Lower Saxony
B436 – Wiesmoor to Friedeburg
Period: From November 9, 2026, for approximately two weeks
Restriction: Full closure
The federal highway is receiving a new asphalt layer.
The diversion route for through traffic runs via Wiesedermeer, Rispel, and Reepsholt.
Source: Lower Saxon State Authority for Road Construction and Transport
B436 – Strackholt to Voßbarg
Period: Until approximately November 20, 2026
Restriction: Partial full closure
On this second section of the B436, the road surface is also being renewed.
The work is carried out in several construction phases with temporarily completely impassable road surfaces.
Source: Lower Saxon State Authority – Construction Phases B436
A7 – Bispingen to Evendorf
Period: Until approximately November 27, 2026
Restriction: Reduced lanes and construction traffic routing
The road surface renovation is to be continued in the spring of 2027.
For large-scale and heavy transport, the currently available passing widths must be checked separately.
Source: Autobahn GmbH – A7 Bispingen/Evendorf
North Rhine-Westphalia
A1 – Leverkusen
Period: November 13, 10 PM, to November 14, 2026, approximately 10 PM
Restriction: Full closure in both directions
Between the motorway interchanges Leverkusen-West and Leverkusen, the A1 is completely closed.
Several connections from the A59 are also affected.
Diversion routes for long-distance traffic exist via A3 and A4 or A46 and A57.
Source: Autobahn GmbH – A1 Leverkusen
A1/A45 – Motorway Interchange Westhofen
Period: November 13, 20:00 to November 16, 2026, 5:00
Restriction: Full closure of A45 in the bridge area
Another bridge is being demolished at Kreuz Westhofen.
In addition to the A45, several connections between A1 and A45 are closed. Long-distance traffic should take a large-scale detour.
Source: Autobahn GmbH – Kreuz Westhofen
A59 – Monheim to Düsseldorf-Süd
Period: Since October 2, 2026, for approximately eight months
Restriction: Full closure towards Düsseldorf
The carriageway is being fundamentally renovated.
The main detour leads via A542, A3 and A46.
Source: Autobahn GmbH – A59
A4 – Langerwehe to Düren
Period: Until approximately spring 2027
Restriction: Construction traffic diversion towards Aachen
As part of the renovation, the right truck lane is being renewed. The work will last until 2027 in some sections.
From November 4, the rest stop Rurscholle towards Aachen will also remain closed until the completion of the construction work.
Source: Autobahn GmbH – A4
B481 – Greven to Emsdetten
Period: Until approximately November 18, 2026
Restriction: Full closure
Three bridges are being replaced and the federal road is being renewed.
The originally shorter planned full closure has been extended so that both directions can be reopened simultaneously afterwards.
Source: Stadt Emsdetten – Mitteilung von Straßen.NRW
Rhineland-Palatinate
B420 – Ulmet to Glanbrücken
Period: From November 9, 2026, further construction phases in 2027
Restriction: Partial full closure
The carriageway is being renovated over a total of around 5.1 kilometers.
The first section is expected to last about four weeks. After a winter break, further sections will follow from spring 2027.
The overall project is expected to be completed in October 2027.
Source: Landesbetrieb Mobilität Rheinland-Pfalz – B420
B48 – Hochspeyer to Johanniskreuz
Period: October 26 to November 26, 2026
Restriction: Partial full closure
The renovation is taking place in two sections.
From October 26 to November 13, the area between K49 and K79 is affected. From November 16 to 26, the section up to L503 follows.
The detour leads via B37, Kaiserslautern and L503.
Source: Landesbetrieb Mobilität – B48
B50 – Dudeldorf to Metterich
Period: Since October 26, 2026, until approximately spring 2027
Restriction: Full closure
New turning lanes are being created at the junction B50/K33.
For heavy goods vehicles, a large-scale detour via Scharfbillig, Speicher and Herforst is planned.
Source: Landesbetrieb Mobilität – B50
B50 – Kyllbrücke near Metterich
Period: Rescheduled to 2027
Status: No concrete start of closure confirmed yet
The renovation work on the Kyllbrücke originally planned for October 2026 has been postponed to the coming year.
Source: Landesbetrieb Mobilität – Terminverschiebung
Saarland
No concrete, sufficiently current full closure of a federal road with a reliable end date could be confirmed for the Saarland during this research.
Current reports are published among others by the State Enterprise for Road Construction.
Saxony
B170 – Hermsdorf to Karsdorf
Period: November 5 to 8, 2026
Restriction: Full closure in construction sections
The State Office for Road and Traffic Engineering is renewing the carriageway.
From November 6 to 8, the B170 is completely closed for the work.
Important for heavy goods traffic: The detour is explicitly via S190 to Glashütte, S178 through the Müglitz valley and A17 to Bannewitz.
Source: Landesamt für Straßenbau und Verkehr Sachsen
Saxony-Anhalt
B91 – Area Bäumchen between Weißenfels and Merseburg
Period: November 9, 2026 to approximately February 4, 2027
Restriction: Lane reduction in both directions
In the area of the district border between Burgenlandkreis and Saalekreis, there are long-term restrictions.
According to traffic reports, the connections between Weißenfels and Merseburg remain generally passable.
B87 – Wethau to Plotha
Period: November 9 to 11, 2026, on one working day
Restriction: Half-side closure with traffic light
Due to beet loading, traffic will be temporarily conducted in a single lane.
Source for both reports: Aktuelle Straßensperrungen in der Region
Schleswig-Holstein
B5 – Enge-Sande to Risum-Lindholm
Period: October 2026 until approximately late summer 2027
Restriction: Partial full closures
The carriageway is being renewed in several construction sections. In addition, a new cycle path is being created.
A winter break is planned for the end of November 2026 to the end of March 2027, during which the B5 should be reopened.
Regional traffic will be diverted via L5 to Leck and B199 towards Niebüll during the closure phases.
Source: Landesbetrieb Straßenbau und Verkehr Schleswig-Holstein
A7 – Schleswig/Schuby to Tarp
Period: Until November 2026
Restriction: Single-lane traffic flow towards the north
The rest stop Arenholzer See Ost will remain temporarily closed as part of the work.
For truck drivers, this means not only a narrower traffic flow. Another rest facility is also temporarily unavailable.
Source: Autobahn GmbH – A7 Schleswig/Tarp
Thuringia
B4 and B89 – Area Sonneberg
Period: November 4, 2026
Restriction: Short-term full closures
In the area of Sonneberg, short-term closures in the area of B4 and B89 are announced due to work on high-voltage lines.
B89 – Schwärzdorf
Period: Until approximately November 13, 2026
Restriction: Half-side closure with traffic light regulation
Due to pipeline works, traffic will be diverted in sections around the construction site.
Source: Landkreis Sonneberg – Road Closures
What is particularly important for trip planning
The closure of a federal highway is not automatically the biggest problem. It often becomes more difficult when searching for a permissible alternative route.
A navigation device might, for example, suggest a route via a smaller state or district road. However, weight restrictions, height limitations, narrow town passages, or further construction sites may exist there.
Therefore, caution is especially required for roundwood transport, heavy tractor-trailers, and large vehicle transport.
There is also the question of parking. If a rest area is closed due to construction work or if additional driving time results from a diversion, the originally planned break may no longer be possible as intended.
Furthermore, mandatory driving and rest periods cannot simply be overridden by a construction site. Therefore, the trip must be planned with sufficient time reserves.
Where can you find the latest information?
The dates in this overview reflect the published planning status. They are not a guarantee that a road will actually be reopened at the announced time.
For motorways, the Federal Motorway Company continuously publishes traffic reports.
For federal highways, the road construction administrations of the states are important points of contact. In addition, regional traffic management centers provide current reports on closures and construction sites.
Anyone traveling by truck should pay special attention to the clearly signed heavy vehicle diversions. Not every bypass suitable for passenger cars may also be used by a 40-tonner.
Note: This overview is compiled based on available authority reports. It is not real-time traffic information. Current traffic legal orders and signage on site remain decisive.
