Heat damage to A5: Full closure near Bensheim - traffic jams and diversions!

Heat damage to A5: Full closure near Bensheim - traffic jams and diversions!

Bensheim, Deutschland - heat wave and its consequences: The A5 motorway in Hessen has to deal with massive road damage these days. The section between Hirschberg and the Kreuz Weinheim is particularly affected, which is now fully closed on July 7, 2025 from 8 p.m. to July 8 at 6 a.m. As Heidelberg24 reported, the damage is due to the damage and deep lane were caused that were created as a result of the heat and truck traffic.

But that's not all: Damage was also found between Zwingenberg and Bensheim. At one point, the lane ceiling rose up to 20 centimeters, which led to the displeasure of road users. A vehicle was even damaged when it drove over this danger point, reports ZDF today . The police have initiated immediate measures to secure the danger point and inform drivers about radio warning messages.

redirection and renovation

The detour for the blocked sections of the route takes place via the U59 and U61 to the Hemsbach junction. Longer traffic jams can be expected, especially with the start of the summer vacation, because the renovation work has started. The construction staff hopes to be able to fix the damage by the end of the week. So-called "blow-ups" were also found on the A5 between Kronau and between Fernwald and Gambacher Kreuz, which are also due to heat and traffic loads. These bulges must be repaired immediately, as is specified in the guidelines of Autobahn GmbH.

The A5 motorway is particularly susceptible to heat damage due to its nature. As the Autobahn GmbH explains over 70% of the German highways with a asphalt deck layer. At high temperatures, this behaves differently than concrete, which is also expanding, but is not so deformable. A temperature of over 30 degrees Celsius wraps the street coverings and increases the likelihood of blow-ups-a serious security risk.

precautionary measures for road users

drivers are asked to drive particularly carefully at these high temperatures and to adhere to speed limits on the affected sections of the route. Autobahn GmbH also monitors endangered sections of the route and has used speed limits on particularly contaminated streets to reduce the risk of heat damage.

In the current situation, all road users are recommended to switch to the A67 from the Darmstadt cross. The renovation of the damaged lanes is carried out quickly, but drivers should continue to be vigilant and report damage to the road immediately.