Traffic delays on motorways due to return waves and accidents
Heavy Traffic Jams Reported on Several Highways in Brandenburg, Germany
On August 17, 2025, numerous highways in the Brandenburg region of eastern Germany experienced traffic congestion. The most significant disruption was reported on the A24 motorway, where a 6.6-kilometer section is undergoing renovation works and has been completely closed between the Horner Kreisel and Hamburg-East intersection since July 8. Traffic is being diverted to the B5 federal road via Bergedorfer Straße, causing significant detours but presumably reducing congestion compared to partial lane works.
Elsewhere, there were traffic jams on the A11 highway between the Joachimsthal and Pfingstberg junctions in the Barnim district and on the A24 between the Herzsprung and Fehrbellin junctions, with a reported length of approximately 17 kilometers. Incidents on these highways caused the traffic jams, according to police reports. However, no rear-end collisions were reported on the A11 highway.
Traffic was rerouted over a hard shoulder on the A11 highway due to the traffic jam. The A24 highway, which runs through the northwest of Brandenburg, was also quite busy.
The A10 (Berliner Ring) and A11 highways did not report any significant incidents or closures in the recent news updates available. The primary highlighted disruption in eastern Germany highways remains the A24 segment in Hamburg.
It is worth noting that the summer holidays have ended in several federal states in eastern Germany, including Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia over the weekend. While holidays are currently ongoing in all other federal states, the ADAC expected a second wave of travel from the south.
For real-time updates or more specific information about the traffic conditions on these highways, it is recommended to consult local German traffic authorities or navigation services such as Autobahn-online, ADAC Verkehr, or Google Maps Traffic.
| Highway | Current Traffic Condition / Incidents | Notes | |---------|----------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------| | A24 | Complete closure of 6.6 km section in Hamburg (Jul 8-Aug 4) | Renovation works, traffic diverted to B5[1] | | A10 | No reported recent incidents or closures | Conditions normal or stable | | A11 | Traffic jam on Saturday afternoon, no rear-end collisions | Traffic rerouted over a hard shoulder |
No other major incidents or disruptions on eastern Germany highways were reported in search results relevant to this date.
- The traffic jam on the A11 highway, likely caused by incidents reported by police, has led to significant detours and delays for travelers, similar to the routing changes due to car-maintenance on the A24 in Hamburg.
- With the end of summer holidays in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia, there might be a increase in general-news regarding travel on the highways of eastern Germany, potentially causing further disruptions to lifestyle and commuting due to increased traffic congestion and car-maintenance activities.
- Consulting local German traffic authorities or navigation services such as Autobahn-online, ADAC Verkehr, or Google Maps Traffic becomes even more essential during heavy travel periods like summertime and when major highway renovations take place, as they provide real-time updates and specific information needed to manage car-maintenance schedules and ensure a smooth travel lifestyle.
