Bochum/Essen (dpa/lnw) – Because of an accident after driving the wrong way on Autobahn 40 between Bochum and Essen, drivers must expect considerable restrictions on Friday morning. The highway was completely blocked in both directions in the early morning, said a police spokesman. It is not yet clear how long the closure will last. Details about the accident have not yet been released.
According to the WDR traffic jam radar, a six-kilometer traffic jam formed in the direction of Essen at around 6:35 a.m. Traffic was also backed up in the direction of Bochum over four kilometers. According to the Landesbetrieb Straßen.NRW. drivers had to allow at least 20 minutes more time early in the morning.
