Germany: Autumn closures of the A7 tunnel in Hamburg
Drivers will face significant disruptions on the A7 motorway in the Hamburg area. The most important tunnel in northern Germany, the Elbtunnel, will be completely closed on several dates in autumn 2025. The restrictions will apply to the section between Hamburg-Stellingen and Hamburg-Heimfeld.
According to Autobahn GmbH, the closures are due to the installation of new gantries with road signs and the modernization of the tunnel’s traffic control system, which will be equipped with new software.
Tunnel closure dates:
❌ September 26-29
❌ October 17-20
❌ November 7-10
❌ December 5-8
Each closure will last 55 hours and affect both traffic directions. Work will begin on Friday at 10:00 p.m. and finish on Monday at 5:00 a.m. During this period, a detour will be in place via the A1 and A21 motorways and the B205 road. Drivers should allow extra travel time and expect possible congestion on the alternative routes.
In addition to the Elbtunnel, the Stellingen tunnel will also be closed on the following dates:
❌ November 14-17 – 55 hours
❌ December 6-7 – 12 hours (overnight closure).
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