Solingen's A3 junction point remains temporarily shut down for an extended period.

The A3 interchange in Solingen, a crucial connection point between the Ruhr region in the north and the Rhineland in the south, is currently undergoing renovation. This renovation, which is being carried out by the Autobahn GmbH Rheinland, is scheduled from March 2024 to approximately autumn 2025.

Due to the ongoing renovation, traffic participants heading towards Frankfurt are directed via the Langenfeld motorway junction (A3/A542) to the A542 interchange Langenfeld-Immigrath. The subsequent network directs traffic via the B229/L402 (Hardt) and the L403 (Bergische Landstraße).

The renovation of the A3 between Leverkusen-Opladen interchange and Hilden motorway junction also includes the renovation of the Solingen interchange. However, no specific reopening date for the renovated A3 between Opladen and Hilden has been provided.

The delays in the reopening of the A3 interchange in Solingen are due to unexploded ordnance clearance. This necessitates special considerations during the construction process, particularly due to the presence of residential buildings within the on- and off-ramps of the Solingen interchange.

Access to the construction site and traffic management are specific concerns due to the residential buildings at the Solingen interchange. The city of Langenfeld is connected to the Solingen interchange, and traffic participants are directed through it during the renovation.

It's worth noting that the renovation of the Solingen junction on the A3 between Leverkusen-Opladen and Hilden is typically the responsibility of the regional road authority or the relevant department of the state government in North Rhine-Westphalia. However, the specific responsible authority and the planned start date for the renovation at this junction are not explicitly stated in the provided information.

Initially, the A3 interchange in Solingen was scheduled to reopen on June 14. However, the delays due to unexploded ordnance clearance have pushed back the reopening date. Despite these delays, the A3 interchange in Solingen remains inaccessible for traffic heading towards Frankfurt.

Detours may cause inconvenience, but they are necessary for the long-term safety and efficiency of the A3. It's advised that drivers plan their routes accordingly and allow for extra travel time during this period.

Solingen's A3 junction point remains temporarily shut down for an extended period.