Elbe Tunnel and A7 Highway Closure: Detours and Impact on Cruise Passengers (March 28–31, 2025)
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March 24, 2025 at 3:19 PM - 3,345 Views
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Impact on Cruise Passengers
The closure will particularly affect travelers aboard the cruise ships AIDAnova and AIDAsol, which are scheduled to dock in and depart from Hamburg on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Passengers are advised to allow extra travel time and use alternative routes to avoid congestion.
Recommended Detours for Traffic
Large-scale diversions will be implemented for through traffic:
- From the south (e.g., Hanover/Bremen): Detour via the Buchholzer Dreieck or Horster Dreieck, continuing on the A1 (Maschener Kreuz).
- From the north (e.g., Flensburg/Kiel): Detour starting at Neumünster-Süd, redirecting to the B205.
Drivers are encouraged to bypass the affected area and check real-time traffic updates for the latest information.
Current Cruise Itineraries for Affected Ships
- AIDAnova (March 29–April 5, 2025): Hamburg – Sea Day – Rotterdam – Zeebrugge – Cherbourg – Southampton – Sea Day – Hamburg
- AIDAsol (March 29–April 12, 2025): Hamburg – Sea Day – Haugesund – Sea Day – Bodø – Alta – Honningsvåg – Tromsø – Trondheim – Måløy – Sea Day – Hamburg
Travelers should stay informed about potential delays and adjust their arrival and departure plans accordingly. Official traffic portals will provide up-to-date detour routes and live traffic conditions.