Anticipated summer vacation traffic congestion in additional federal regions, according to ADAC. - Anticipates road congestion during the upcoming weekend, according to ADAC predictions.
**Germany Faces Major Traffic Disruptions Over the Weekend**
Over the upcoming weekend, motorists in Germany are bracing for significant traffic jams due to the start of summer holidays in several states and ongoing construction sites, compounded by day-trippers and local events. Here's a breakdown of the key areas affected by the congestion:
- **A1**: The Thalgau exit on the Westautobahn (A1) near Salzburg is expected to see delays due to the "Electric Love Festival," which will attract up to 50,000 visitors between July 3-5, 2025. Traffic jams are likely to occur particularly on arrival Thursday and departure Saturday, coinciding with peak travel times.
- **A3**: Construction sites between Würzburg and Nuremberg will lead to congestion. The multiple ongoing works in this area cause delays, particularly during summer holidays and public holidays.
- **A9**: Between Kreuz Nürnberg-Ost and Kreuz Nürnberg, construction is causing bottlenecks. This motorway is prone to congestion due to these works combined with holiday traffic.
- **A2, A7, A95, A99**: Although specific construction-related details are not mentioned for these routes, they are major traffic arteries and are expected to experience heavy volumes and potential slowdowns due to holiday travel and day-trippers heading to tourist destinations.
- **General Impact of Construction Sites**: ADAC reports that around 1,000 construction sites are active on the German motorway network in 2025. These are a primary cause of delays alongside the large summer holiday traffic volumes. Drivers should anticipate longer waiting times, especially on weekends and public holidays.
- **Day-trippers and Festivals**: In addition to long-distance holiday travel, local events such as festivals (e.g., the Electric Love Festival) and day-trippers contribute further to congestion on access roads and highway exits. This adds to the already high traffic volumes on the motorways.
- **Further Traffic Hotspots**: Further traffic hotspots are expected on the A95 and A99 in the Munich metropolitan area. Additionally, extensive construction works on the Brenner motorway continue, posing a corresponding traffic jam risk.
In light of these circumstances, motorists traveling this weekend, particularly on the A1, A3, and A9, should expect considerable delays from a combination of summer holiday travel, major construction sites, and event-related traffic. Other major motorways like the A2, A7, A95, and A99 will also likely face congestion due to high holiday volumes and day-trippers. Planning for extra travel time and checking for real-time traffic updates is highly advisable.
The Commission has not yet adopted a decision on the application of the provisions of the Directive with regards to the increased traffic congestion occurring over the weekend due to summer holidays and lifestyle choices such as travel, particularly on popular motorways like the A1, A3, and A9. The weather forecast predicts warmer temperatures and sunny skies across Germany, which could make for a pleasant journey if traffic disruptions can be avoided.
