Elbe tunnel closures: A7 becomes a test of patience for hamburgers!

Elbe tunnel closures: A7 becomes a test of patience for hamburgers!

A deep nod in the traffic experts, because on the A7 between Hamburg-Stellingen and Hamburg-Heimfeld there are extensive construction work, which particularly affect the Elbe tunnel. This will definitely not miss this, because this year a number of full closures are on the program. As reported ADAC, the first blocking of this weekend from June 13th to 16th will take over 55 hours. And that's just the beginning.

weekly there are changes on the busy routes of the A7, which are also inevitable for travelers who want to go to the harbor. A comprehensive detour is set up so that drivers are redirected on the A1, A21 and the B205 motorways. But these are also not spared from additional restrictions, which can lead to significant delays, according to the traffic experts from Pincamp.

planned locking dates and diversions

The street barriers are laid out on weekends, which means that the work starts at 10 p.m. on Fridays and should be completed on Mondays at 5 a.m. Here is an overview of the locking dates for the Elbe tunnel:

• 13. until June 16: 55 hours
• 4. until July 7: 55 hours
• 26. until September 29: 55 hours
• 17. until October 20: 55 hours
• 7. until November 10: 55 hours
• 5. until December 8th: 55 hours

For drivers who want to travel from north to south, it is recommended to avoid the A1 towards Lübeck on the Horster Dreieck. Here the travelers can switch to the A21 to Kiel on the Kreuz Bargteheide or use the B205 to get to the A7 at the Neumünster-Süd junction. To the south, it is also important to leave the A7 at the Neumünster-Süd junction and switch to the A21 via the B205 to Wahlstedt. At the Kreuz Bargteheide it goes on to the A1 towards Bremen to return to the A7 am Horster Dreieck.

Current challenges and projects

These elaborate closures are related to the eight -track expansion of the A7 and the connection of the A26 to the A7 near Moorburg. In addition to the Elbe tunnel work, the Altona noise protection tunnel must also be completed by 2028. With its 962 kilometers, the A7 is not only the longest motorway in Germany, but also one of the most stowed, especially in the section between Hanover and Hamburg.

Another point that concerns the planning: the diversions could severely affect inner -city traffic and also cause traffic jams. Travelers who are traveling to Hamburg Airport should also plan enough time or better use public transport to avoid possible losses in time.

The coming weeks could become a test of patience for many drivers, and it remains to be seen how this work will affect traffic in the region. So there is a lot to consider and the diversion routes listed offer some alternatives to ensure accessibility during this work.