Hanover-bound traffic on the Elb Tunnel will be suspended until Monday.

NavigateYour Way: Full Closure of Elbtunnel on A7 Until Monday Morning - Prepare Alternative Routes

Temporary Elbtunnel Shutdown Leading to Hannover Extended Until Monday - Hanover-bound traffic on the Elb Tunnel will be suspended until Monday.

Frappe 'em construction vibes! The Elbtunnel on the A7 motorway will be fully sealed off in the direction of Hannover from Friday evening at 10:00 PM until Monday morning around 5:00 AM, as announced by the Autobahn GmbH Nord. The construction site lies between Hamburg-Stellingen and Hamburg-Heimfeld. So, to avoid a total traffic standstill, prepare your alternative routes!

What'cha gonna do? Re-route regional traffic on the A7 from Neumünster-Süd via the B205 and A21, and from the Bargteheide interchange via the A1. For those who fancy a local twist, you can use the Neuen Elbbrücken as an alternate, but beware of the usual congestion, particularly on the A1 before the partially closed Norderelbbrücke. A spokesperson for Autobahn GmbH warns, "Brace yourself for a tense traffic situation throughout the city."

Need more tidbits? The Köhlbrandbrücke will be fully closed this weekend, and there'll be another full closure on the A1 between Ahrensburg and the Bargteheide interchange. But don't worry, it'll only affect traffic heading towards Lübeck from Friday evening to Sunday night.

Looking for alternate routes to veer off the A7 madness? Here's the lowdown:

Northbound (Hannover/Flensburg Bound)

1. Beat the Closure: Before reaching the barricaded section, hop on the A1 towards Lübeck at the Horster Dreieck.
2. Switch It Up: At the AK Bargteheide, twist off to the A21 towards Kiel.
3. B205 Detour: North of Bad Segeberg, take the B205 to hit the Neumünster-Süd junction.
4. Jump Back On: At Neumünster-Süd, rejoin the A7 motorway.

Quick Note – Heads up, these detours may also experience congestion, especially during rush hour.

Southbound (Hamburg Bound)

1. Utilize the A7 Exit: Exit the A7 at Neumünster-Süd and opt for the B205.
2. A21 Diversion: At Wahlstedt, merge onto the A21.
3. Jump on A1: At AK Bargteheide, switch to the A1 towards Bremen.
4. Rejoin the A7: At the Horster Dreieck, reconnect with the A7 motorway.

Remember, these detours can also get congested, especially during peak travel times. Keep an eye on local traffic within Hamburg, as diversions may cause additional delays and congestion, particularly for those heading to or from the port area.

Stay cool, stay on the road, and keep your fingers crossed for a smooth journey!

Sources:1. Elbtunnel Full Closure Between Hamburg-Stellingen and Hamburg-Heimfeld on A72. Elbtunnel Full Closure Along with Köhlbrandbrücke and A1

• The proposed community policy might include the sharing of alternate routes during infrastructure closures such as the Elbtunnel on the A7, promoting smooth traffic flow and minimizing congestion in the industry of transportation.
• Financial implications could arise from increased fuel consumption and potential loss of productivity due to unexpected closures in transportation infrastructure, as exemplified by the full closure of the Elbtunnel on A7 and the Köhlbrandbrücke.

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