Demolition activities underway at Westhofen intersection
The Westhofener interchange is set to undergo a significant change this weekend, as one of its bridge structures is scheduled for demolition. The work, which will take place from Friday evening to Monday morning, is expected to cause traffic disruptions in the Ruhr metropolitan area.
The A45 will be fully closed in the bridge area for the duration of the demolition work. Motorists heading towards Frankfurt will not be able to continue on the A45, but can instead change to the A1 towards Cologne. Traffic will be rerouted via the Hagen-Nord and Schwerte interchanges.
Long-distance traffic will be rerouted via large-scale detours, with rerouted traffic guided using red dot signs or blue detour signs. Preparatory work for the demolition includes setting up a drop bed. The roadway slab of the bridge will be demolished, along with its abutments.
The Rhineland and Westphalia branches are responsible for the road network in the Ruhr metropolitan area, and site management considers full closures and restrictions on potential detour routes when planning lane closures. It's worth noting that the search results do not provide information about which company or highway construction company is responsible for the demolition of bridge structures at the Westhofener interchange.
The connection from the A45, heading towards Dortmund, to the A1 towards Bremen will not be affected. However, traffic headed towards Frankfurt on the A45 will need to find alternative routes. The demolition of the first bridge structure at the Westhofener interchange is planned, and the work to be carried out includes the demolition of the roadway slab, abutments, and preparatory work such as setting up a drop bed.
Motorists are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and allow extra travel time to reach their destinations. Up-to-date information on traffic conditions can be found on various online platforms and road information services.
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