Sat, 06 Jun 2026 Berlin 22:06 DE / UKR / EN

Bonn’s Nordbrücke fully closed – Minister announces review

The Bonn-Nord motorway bridge (Nordbrücke) over the Rhine is completely closed. Federal Minister Volker Schnieder has announced a swift review, as reported by Deutschlandfunk.

Bonn’s Nordbrücke fully closed – Minister announces review
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Federal Minister Volker Schnieder wants to act quickly after the full closure of the Bonn motorway bridge. According to Deutschlandfunk, the minister announced a rapid assessment of the situation. He intends to bring all parties to the table to discuss the next steps.

The Nordbrücke over the Rhine is a vital traffic artery for Bonn and the surrounding area. Schnieder described the bridge as a “lifeline for the entire region.” The closure has massive impacts on traffic in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Source: www.deutschlandfunk.de