Bavarian major highway under prolonged closure with significant limitations imposed
The A6 motorway near Nuremberg is set to undergo a significant closure from July 1, 2025, until the end of August 2025. This closure is part of ongoing construction projects on German autobahns and is being carried out by the Autobahn GmbH.
The closure is due to major bridge construction works involving large steel assemblies and structural components being installed over the motorway. This includes the construction of a 6-span bridge as part of the 'Overfly' project.
The construction work is taking place on a section of the A6 around Schwabach near Nuremberg, and it is one of the largest current construction projects on German autobahns. The work has been ongoing for months, and it is expected to continue until the end of August.
The closure will affect traffic in the direction of Nuremberg between Triebendorf and the Schwabach-West interchange. Traffic in the affected direction will be rerouted via the Heilbronn direction lane, which will involve sharing the roadway with drivers in both directions on a total of four lanes.
While specific detour routes are not yet detailed, typical closures of this scale around major junctions like Nuremberg East normally include traffic diversion onto alternative routes around the affected section of the A6, local signage to redirect motorists to nearby motorways or federal roads (Bundesstraßen) that bypass the closed section, and possible use of temporary traffic management systems to mitigate congestion.
For precise detour routes and traffic advisories, it is recommended to check the official announcements from the Bavarian transport authorities or the German motorway operator (Autobahn GmbH des Bundes) as the closure date approaches, as these sources provide the most updated and detailed guidance.
Motorists are advised to plan more time for their journeys during this period, as the construction work is likely to cause delays. The A6 expansion in Franconia is one of the largest current construction projects on German autobahns, and the A3 in Franconia was recently closed for construction work, which caused restrictions for motorists in the spring.
[1] Overfly Project: https://www.autobahn-bau.de/projekt/a6-nuernberg-ost/
The Overfly project, which includes the construction of a 6-span bridge on the A6 motorway, is an automotive industry initiative that involves finance for the purchase of large steel assemblies and structural components, contributing to the ongoing transportation infrastructure development in Germany.
This significant construction work on the A6 motorway near Nuremberg is part of multiple construction projects on German autobahns, with the automotive sector being directly impacted due to the closure resulting in traffic diversions and potential delays.
