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In Germany, the police will conduct extensive inspections of freight transport.

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The German police are preparing for nationwide inspections of freight vehicles, deploying a significant number of personnel.

Starting April 17, a road safety campaign is planned across various federal states. According to Brandenburg’s Interior Minister, Michael Stübgen, approximately 4,000 police officers will be stationed at around 500 checkpoints.

“Increasing competition and tight deadlines in the transport sector, among other factors, lead to excessively long working hours and driving periods with minimal rest. This often results in driver fatigue. Technical vehicle malfunctions and cargo safety issues also occur. These factors frequently cause serious road accidents involving freight vehicles, which can have dramatic consequences for people, infrastructure, and society,” Stübgen noted.

In Brandenburg, on April 15, police checks will be carried out in the southern district of Berlin and on the A2 motorway. Another inspection is scheduled for April 16 on the A13, mainly focusing on “distraction and maintaining distance.” The final stage of the campaign will take place on April 17 on federal highway B24. According to the ministry, customs, the Federal Agency for Logistics and Mobility, and other partners will also participate in control and prevention measures.

During the long Easter holidays from March 28 to April 1, significant traffic congestion is expected, especially on German highways. Difficulties may also arise in Austria, Switzerland, and Italy.

Germany anticipates a high volume of vehicles on the roads, with Maundy Thursday considered one of the busiest days of the year and the highest likelihood of traffic jams during Easter. Significant relief is expected only on Good Friday and Holy Saturday, with fewer jams on Sunday. According to ADAC, further increases in transport volumes are expected on Easter Monday and the following days, after the end of the long holiday period, in Hamburg, Bremen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Lower Saxony, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Saxony-Anhalt.

Additionally, roadworks are currently underway on 1,130 road sections in Germany. Along with traffic congestion, especially during peak periods, temporary delays are possible.

Some long-term closures include:

  • A27 Bremen – Bremerhaven in both directions between Utlede and Hagen, expected until the end of March;
  • A42 Kamp-Lintfort – Dortmund in both directions between Bottrop-Süd and Kreuz Essen-Nord until April 15;
  • A45 Hagen – Gießen in both directions between Lüdenscheid-Nord and Lüdenscheid until further notice;
  • A49 Südtangente, Gießen towards Kassel between Kassel-Waldau and Kassel-Mitte interchange until 23:59 on June 1;
  • A49 Südtangente, Gießen towards Kassel between Kreuz Kassel-West and Kassel-Aue-Austandtion until 23:59 on June 1.

High traffic is also expected on intercity routes in neighboring countries. Holidays are beginning across all Austrian states, with similar conditions in parts of Switzerland.

Routes with a high likelihood of congestion:

  • Austria: A1, A10, A12 (Brenner Pass) and A13 (Inn Valley), B179 (Fern Pass) and S16 (Arlberg Tunnel), as well as federal roads in Tyrol, Salzburg, and Vorarlberg. On A10 between Golling and Pfarrwerfen, tunnel reconstructions are underway at Ofenauer, Hiefler, and Werden tunnels.
  • Switzerland: congestion is expected on the Gotthard Pass route and access roads to mountain resorts in Graubünden, Bernese Oberland, and Valais.
  • Italy: apart from the Brenner Pass route, the most critical roads are in the Puster Valley, Val Gardena, Val Badia, and Vinschgau.

There is also a risk of traffic jams on major routes to Poland and the Netherlands.