Traffic chaos in Netphen: Wittgensteiner Straße closed until August!

Traffic chaos in Netphen: Wittgensteiner Straße closed until August!

Holzhausen, Deutschland - In the North Rhine-Westphalian city of Netphen, there will be considerable traffic restrictions from April 1, 2025. The reason for this is a road closure on Wittgensteiner Straße, which will continue until August 26, 2025. This measure affects the L719 and leads to closures in both directions, which will not only pendant commuters, but also residents, such as News.de reported.

The blocking extends over a total length of 1.62 km, and the necessary work is part of the expansion and retention of the road network in the region. This could lead to traffic jams and other traffic disruptions, especially during rush hour. The situation requires special attention from all road users.

diversions and alternative routes

For drivers who are traveling from Netphen towards Biedenkopf, there are special diversion routes. These lead via Deuz, Niedernetphen, B62, Eschenbach, Afholderbach, Lützel, Erndtebrück, Schameder, Leimstruth, Holzhausen and Saßmannshausen. Conversely, the drivers who want to drive via Saßmannshausen have also have a similar but opposite route: B62, Holzhausen, Leimstruth, Schameder, Erndtebrück, Lützel, Afholderbach, Eschenbach, Netphen, Niedernetphen and Deut.

In addition, road users can follow the current situation on the streets via services such as adac maps . This platform not only shows the real-time traffic flow, but also provides information about short-term disorders as well as planned construction sites and dangerous situations. Information about traffic flow on motorways, federal roads and in urban areas is made available.

traffic forecasts and security warnings

The ADAC Maps also offer the option of creating a traffic forecast with which users can plan the best time for their trips. This is particularly helpful to avoid surprised traffic jams. In addition, dangerous situations such as snow, aquaplaning and storm warnings are reported along the route, which increases the safety of all road users.

The information situation of the responsible authority, in this case of the State Road Construction NRW, underpins that it is important for everyday trips and for longer trips to find out more about current developments in advance and, if necessary, plan alternative routes.