A7 in Hamburg and the Elbe Tunnel – Full Weekend Closure
This coming weekend, drivers traveling on the A7 motorway near Hamburg must prepare for significant disruptions. From March 28 to March 31, the section between the Hamburg-Stellingen and Hamburg-Heimfeld interchanges will be completely closed in both directions, including the Elbe Tunnel.
The full closure, lasting 55 hours, is necessary to carry out work related to the installation of new overhead traffic sign gantries and updating the traffic control system in the Elbe Tunnel. According to Autobahn GmbH, the new software aims to improve safety and traffic flow in this critical transport corridor for northern Germany.
⭕ Closure of the A7 motorway between Flensburg and Hanover in both directions:
▪️ From Friday, March 28, at 10:00 PM to Monday, March 31, at 5:00 AM.
⭕ Gradual closure of on-ramps and off-ramps at the following interchanges:
Hamburg-Stellingen, Hamburg-Volkspark, Hamburg-Bahrenfeld, Hamburg-Othmarschen, Hamburg-Waltershof, and Hamburg-Heimfeld
▪️ Starting Friday, March 28, from 9:00 PM.
Detour routes will be designated for drivers, but it is strongly advised to avoid traveling through Hamburg during the closure period.
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