Traffic chaos in Bochum: track construction work announced until the end of August!

Traffic chaos in Bochum: track construction work announced until the end of August!

On August 5th, 2025 it was announced that track construction work between the “Ruhr-Universität” and “Lennershof” stops will take place from August 6th until August 26th, 2025. This work will affect travelers on the U 35 and drivers using Universitätsstrasse. The construction work is part of maintenance measures and track renewals on the Campus line, which can also be carried out on weekends bogestra.de reported.

Travelers on the U 35 will have to adjust their routes during construction work. From August 6th to 21st, passengers coming from Hustadt must use bus lines 344 and 346 instead. In the following phase, from August 22nd to 26th, travelers from Herne and Bochum main station, starting from the “Gesundheitscampus” station, will also be required to switch to these buses. Bus stops are signposted to provide travelers with guidance.

Changed traffic routing

Traffic routing on Universitätsstrasse will be modified during construction work. Car traffic is faced with fewer and sometimes narrower lanes. Road users should expect disruption and are advised to avoid the construction area. This measure is important to avoid traffic jams and further complications. The ADAC Maps could be a useful resource to monitor real-time traffic flow and short-term disruptions.

Adapted traffic routing is recommended during the construction period. From August 7th to 21st, 2025, the trains will only run between Herne Strünkede Castle and Ruhr University. Afterwards, from August 22nd to 26th, the trains will only run to the Gesundheitcampus stop. Since buses have different travel times than trains, passengers can view their individual connection in the electronic timetable information bogestra.de or access the mom app.

Alternatives for commuters

The stops Markstraße and Markstr. Comprehensive schools will be served more intensively, while between August 22nd and 26th the buses will not serve the Kiefernweg, Stiepeler Straße and Gesundheitcampus stops. Travelers should be prepared to plan additional journeys.

The current situation requires precise information about traffic conditions and possible disruptions. ADAC Maps offer useful functions to stay informed about construction sites, dangerous situations and general traffic routing on motorways and federal highways in Germany. By using these tools, commuters can plan optimally and avoid disruptions.