A7-locked: Concrete damage on the Horster Dreieck ensure diversion!

A7-locked: Concrete damage on the Horster Dreieck ensure diversion!

drivers who are traveling from Hamburg to Schleswig-Holstein are currently expecting unpleasant interruptions. The A7 bridge on the Horster Dreieck towards the north has been closed to traffic since Thursday afternoon. This measure was necessary after concrete damage to the building was found during renovation work. According to the information from nord24 immediately reacted and diverted all road users in the direction of Hamburg (West) and Flensburg.

The Autobahn GmbH of the federal government has initiated further investigations to determine the exact damage and their cause. During this phase, the A7's transfer structure remains blocked via the A1, so that general traffic calming and security are guaranteed.

detour and recommendations for heavy transport

A clear route was determined for the detour of the traffic: Drivers are led via the parallel lane of the A1 towards A39 to the Maschener Kreuz. From there it goes on the A39 back to the A7 towards Flensburg and Hamburg (West). A special recommendation is also made for heavily led vehicles: they should head for the Lüneburger Heide Ost rest area to apply for a new passage permit. For travelers who want to go to the port of Hamburg, an alternative route about the AD Buchholzer Dreieck is under discussion, while the A1 is to be preferred for destinations in Lübeck and the Baltic Sea region. Details on these diversions offer Kreiszeitung Wochenblatt .

The Situation once again illustrates how essential the maintenance of the transport infrastructure in Germany is. In recent years, the condition of many motorway bridges has deteriorated, which is also an issue in the nationwide context. Germany has around 40,100 bridges in the federal long -distance road network, of which around 28,000 sub -structures can be found on the motorways network. A comprehensive modernization of around 8,000 of these bridges is on the agenda, whereby 4,000 buildings are to be prioritized by 2033, as can be read on BMV

The challenges of bridge maintenance

Due to the intensive stress of heavy traffic, many motorway bridges have left considerable traces. Their condition and the load indices are checked in regular exams, whereby the requirements for conservation measures are determined. This means that there is a long -term look at the planned measures to ensure the safety and durability of the buildings.

For the travelers, it is now said: have patience and pay attention to the diversions in order to safely reach your destination. The current challenges at the Horster Dreieck make it clear that the removal of damage in the transport infrastructure must be worked on - in order to continue to come from A to B in the future.