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Belgium: Night closures of the E25/E40 connection at the Burenville interchange

Drivers in Belgium face further disruptions. Due to renovation works on the bridge at interchange no. 33 Burenville, night closures of the E25/E40 connection have been introduced.

▪️ September 29/30 (22:00 – 05:00) – closure of the E25/E40 connection at the Burenville interchange in the direction of Luxembourg.
▪️ September 30/October 1 (22:00 – 05:00) – full closure in the direction of Brussels on the section from interchange no. 39 “Chênée” to interchange no. 35 “Avroy-Laveu.”
▪️ October 1/2 and October 2/3 (22:00 – 05:00) – in the direction of Luxembourg, closure of the connection at the Burenville interchange, and in the direction of Brussels, full closure from interchange no. 39 “Chênée” to interchange no. 35 “Avroy-Laveu.”

Detours have been designated for drivers. However, crossing the bridge at the Burenville interchange will remain possible with one lane open in each direction.

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German A59 closed for one year. Detours via A46, A3 and A57

Starting October 15, 2025, a major reconstruction project will begin on the A59 motorway in North Rhine-Westphalia. Due to the works, truck and passenger vehicle drivers will face significant traffic disruptions that are expected to last until the end of September 2026.

According to the operator of the German motorway network, from October 15 (9:00 p.m.), the A59 section between the Düsseldorf-Süd interchange and the Richrath exit will be closed. The next phase will start on October 20, when the remaining section between Richrath and Monheim will also be closed. The complete closure of the Düsseldorf-Süd – Monheim section will remain in place until September 30, 2026. After this phase, roadworks will continue on the carriageway towards Düsseldorf.

❌ During the construction period, detours will be set up via motorways A46, A3, A542, and A57 (alternatively A1). For local traffic, shorter detours along secondary roads will be marked on-site.

The A59 corridor is an important route in the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan area, connecting the southern outskirts of Düsseldorf with Cologne and Leverkusen. The long-term closure will require redirecting heavy truck traffic to the parallel corridors A3 and A57, which may lead to increased congestion on those routes.

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Spain: changes in driving and rest times for drivers from October 12 to 14

On October 13, 2025, the Directorate-General for Road Transport at the Spanish Ministry of Transport approved a resolution (to be published in the BOE) that temporarily exempts transport operations affected by the weather phenomenon DANA “Alice” from certain requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 561/2006.

The exemptions apply to freight and passenger transport operations carried out in the following territories:
❌ Región de Murcia
❌ Comunitat Valenciana
❌ Cataluña (Catalonia)
❌ Illes Balears (Balearic Islands)

Period of application
From 00:00 on Sunday, October 12, 2025, to 23:59 on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

Temporary modifications of limits (Regulation 561/2006)
❌ Art. 6.1 – Maximum daily driving time: 11 h (instead of 9 h)
❌ Art. 6.2 – Maximum weekly driving time: 60 h (instead of 56 h)
❌ Art. 6.3 – Maximum driving time over two weeks: 96 h (instead of 90 h)
❌ Art. 8.1 – Daily rest: minimum 9 h (instead of 11 h)

❗Note: The resolution applies only to operations actually affected by DANA “Alice” in the above-mentioned autonomous communities.

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Slovak Carriers Renew Fight to Lift Truck Overtaking Ban

The association ČESMAD Slovakia has submitted to parliament a draft amendment to the Road Traffic Act, addressing the rules for overtaking by trucks over 7.5 tonnes on motorways. The aim of the proposal is to introduce clear and safe regulations defining when truck drivers may legally perform an overtaking maneuver.

The initiative has been championed for several years by the Union of Road Hauliers of Slovakia (UNAS), which already in 2023 called for the abolition of the total overtaking ban imposed by the government of Igor Matovič. According to UNAS, the current regulations are impractical and harmful — both to traffic flow and to safety on Slovak motorways.

Under the proposal prepared jointly by UNAS and the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic, overtaking would be permitted only during specific hours or on sections of road marked with appropriate traffic signs.

UNAS recalls that the first version of the bill was submitted to parliament back in 2023, but was rejected by a single vote. The decisive votes came from MP and current Minister of Economy Denisa Saková (Hlas party) and several parliamentarians from the Sme rodina party, which was then part of the governing coalition.

Now, ČESMAD Slovakia has once again submitted the amendment, emphasizing — as UNAS points out — the need to align Slovak legislation with the practices in other EU member states. In most European countries, trucks are allowed to overtake under clearly defined conditions, ensuring a balance between safety and traffic fluidity.

The organization also stresses that the Slovak transport sector is increasingly burdened by political decisions, including rising taxes, additional transaction fees, and an inefficient toll collection system. UNAS urges lawmakers to take into account both road safety and the real economic impact on carriers when drafting new transport regulations.

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Duisburg: Bridge Demolition and Closure of the A40 Motorway

Truck drivers traveling through western Germany face further disruptions. Autobahn GmbH Rheinland has announced a full closure of the A40 motorway on the section between the Duisburg interchange and the Duisburg-Kaiserberg exit from Friday, 17 October (from 21:00) to Monday, 20 October (until 05:00).

The closure affects both directions of traffic, and detours will be properly signposted. During the weekend closure at the Kaiserberg interchange, an old bridge connecting the A40 towards Venlo with the A3 will be demolished. Due to the close proximity of the connecting ramps, some of these ramps will also be closed.

Closed Connections
The following connections will be unavailable:
– A40 towards Essen → A3 towards Arnhem
– A3 (both towards Cologne and Arnhem) → A40 towards Venlo. These closures are necessary because the scaffolding for the new A3 bridge is being dismantled in this area.

Long-term Closures (until mid-2027)
– A40 → Venlo → A3 → Cologne
– A40 → Essen → A3 → Cologne

Open Connections (including during the weekend closure 17-20 October 2025)
During the demolition work, some routes at the Kaiserberg interchange will remain accessible both over the weekend and in the following months of modernization (until mid-2027).

The following connections will remain open:
▫️ A40 → Venlo → A3 → Arnhem (via temporary ramp)
▫️ A3 → Cologne → A40 → Essen
▫️ A3 → Arnhem → A40 → Essen
▫️ Duisburg-Kaiserberg exit in both directions

The Duisburg-Kaiserberg interchange connects the A3 and A40 motorways, two of the busiest routes in Germany. The existing infrastructure dates back to the 1960s and no longer meets the requirements of modern traffic. For this reason, Autobahn GmbH is conducting a comprehensive modernization of the interchange, which includes: construction of new bridges and ramps, widening of carriageways, and installation of modern noise barriers.

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Norway relaxes regulations for truck drivers after landslide on E6 route

Following a landslide in Levanger, Norway, which blocked a key section of the E6 transport route, authorities have introduced extraordinary measures for hauliers. The Norwegian Public Roads Administration has issued a temporary exemption from driving and rest time regulations to reduce the impact of long delays caused by detours.

rucks up to 50 tons may use local road 755, while modular combinations must take an alternative route through Sweden via the E14, significantly extending transport time. Therefore, from August 30 to September 6, 2025 (or until the E6 reopens), the following modified limits apply:
❌ daily driving time extended to 10 hours (instead of 9),
❌ weekly to 60 hours (instead of 56),
❌ and within two weeks to 100 hours (instead of 90).
Drivers may also take up to five reduced daily rests between two weekly breaks (previously only three were allowed).

Additionally, to ensure the smooth flow of goods, the Swedish Customs Authority has introduced simplified procedures for goods destined for the Norwegian market. Until September 3, it is possible to use the designated route via E14 Storlien and road 322/FV72 to Verdal, without loading, unloading, or stopping on Swedish territory. Authorities stress that these measures are temporary and aim to maintain supply chain continuity in the face of unexpected disruptions.

Source: Norwegian Public Roads Administration

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Austria: Night-time closures of the Arlberg Tunnel from 22 September this year

The Arlberg Tunnel on Austria’s S16 road will be completely closed due to maintenance works from Monday, 22 September to Friday, 26 September 2025, each night between 20:00 and 04:00.

During this period, traffic will be diverted via the B197 Arlbergstraße, between the junction with the S16 and the national border at the Arlberg Pass. To ensure smooth traffic flow, the ban on motor vehicles with trailers, which normally applies to this section, will be lifted for the duration of the maintenance works.

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Belgium: Night closures of the E25/E40 connection at the Burenville interchange

Drivers in Belgium face further disruptions. Due to renovation works on the bridge at interchange no. 33 Burenville, night closures of the E25/E40 connection have been introduced.

▪️ September 29/30 (22:00 – 05:00) – closure of the E25/E40 connection at the Burenville interchange in the direction of Luxembourg.
▪️ September 30/October 1 (22:00 – 05:00) – full closure in the direction of Brussels on the section from interchange no. 39 “Chênée” to interchange no. 35 “Avroy-Laveu.”
▪️ October 1/2 and October 2/3 (22:00 – 05:00) – in the direction of Luxembourg, closure of the connection at the Burenville interchange, and in the direction of Brussels, full closure from interchange no. 39 “Chênée” to interchange no. 35 “Avroy-Laveu.”

Detours have been designated for drivers. However, crossing the bridge at the Burenville interchange will remain possible with one lane open in each direction.

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Netherlands: Weekend closures of A16 and A13 ahead of the opening of the new motorway

After six years of intensive infrastructure works, drivers in the Rotterdam region will finally see the opening of the new A16 motorway together with the Rottemeren tunnel. The route will be put into operation in stages in October 2025, with the key element of the project being its integration with the existing A13 and A16 motorways.

After six years of construction, the new A16 Rotterdam motorway with the Rottemeren tunnel will be opened in stages in October 2025.
➡️ The southbound direction (Dordrecht/Breda) will open on Monday, October 6 at 05:00.
➡️ The northbound direction (Delft/The Hague) will open on Monday, October 27 at 05:00.

To connect the new motorway with the existing A13 and A16 routes, two major weekend closures are planned:

⏺️ From Friday, October 3 at 22:00 until Monday, October 6 at 05:00:
▪️ A13 motorway closed between Delft-Zuid (TU Delft) and the Kleinpolderplein interchange, including the Ruyven service area.
▪️ N209 road closed between Vliegveldweg and N472 (Bergschenhoek).

⏺️ From Friday, October 24 at 22:00 until Monday, October 27 at 05:00:
▪️ The main carriageway of A16 and the parallel carriageway closed to through traffic between the Ridderkerk and Terbregseplein interchanges, including ramps 24, 25 and 26.
▪️ A13 motorway closed between the Kleinpolderplein interchange and Delft-Zuid (TU Delft), including the Vrijenban service area.
▪️ N209 road closed between N472 (Bergschenhoek) and Vliegveldweg.

Rijkswaterstaat advises drivers to plan their journeys in advance and use alternative routes during the weekend closures. These closures are essential for connecting the new A16 with the existing motorway network, ensuring smooth traffic flow once the entire section is opened.

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Traffic Disruptions and Detours on A4 Zgorzelec–Dresden. Tunnel Closed on Wednesday, October 1

On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, drivers will face major disruptions on the A4 motorway in Saxony.

Autobahn GmbH des Bundes (Eastern Branch) has announced a complete closure of the Königshainer Berge tunnel in both directions – toward Dresden and Görlitz – due to essential maintenance work. The closure will apply to both lanes in the currently operational section with two-way traffic. It will be in effect from 07:00 until approximately 16:00.

During the closure, marked detours will be in place – from the Nieder Seifersdorf interchange (92) to the Kodersdorf interchange (93) and in the opposite direction. The Königshainer Berge tunnel is an important point along the route between Zgorzelec and Dresden, and drivers using the A4 motorway on the German side should expect significant disruptions.