Bonn North Bridge closed — live traffic & alternatives
The A565 Rhine bridge (“Nordbrücke”) in Bonn is fully closed since June 3, 2026 — likely until 2028. This volunteer-run page shows you live how to get across the river anyway. Free, no ads, no login.
Live: crossing the Rhine right now
Live traffic, updated every 15 minutes.
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KennedybrückeBonn Beuel23 min +18 min Heavy
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KennedybrückeBeuel Bonn22 min +14 min Heavy
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SüdbrückeBonn Ramersdorf8 min +3 min Moderate
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SüdbrückeRamersdorf Bonn6 min +1 min Normal
Your commute at a glance
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Alternatives for today
Live-Verkehrsdaten: TomTom Traffic API. Public transit routing: MOBIDROM / Verkehr.NRW — data: DELFI e.V. (CC BY-SA).
The facts
- Closed since: June 3, 2026, 3 p.m. — full closure of the A565 Rhine bridge in both directions.
- Why: structural damage; the western approach bridge is being demolished (since July 15, 2026) and will be rebuilt.
- How long: reopening before 2028 has been ruled out.
- Impact: the ADAC measured up to +66% congestion on the Kennedy Bridge and doubled jam hours on the South Bridge.
Your alternatives
- Public transit: light-rail lines 16, 63 and 66 cross the Rhine (partly with rail replacement buses — details in German). SWB tickets work in all VRS transit. SWB info.
- Ferries: several car and passenger ferries cross the Rhine around Bonn — the Mondorf ferry runs right next to the closed bridge. Current Rhine water level shown live (German).
- Park & Ride: free P+R lots on both sides of the river — locations (German), all on the interactive map.
- Bike: the Kennedy Bridge stays open for bikes and pedestrians — often the fastest option for short commutes.
FAQ
Why is the Bonn North Bridge (Nordbrücke) closed?
Inspections found structural damage in the A565 Rhine bridge. The western approach bridge (Vorlandbrücke) has to be demolished and rebuilt. The bridge has been fully closed since June 3, 2026.
How long will the closure last?
Demolition of the approach bridge began on July 15, 2026. Reopening before 2028 has been ruled out by the authorities — expect roughly two years of construction after the rebuild contract is awarded.
How do I get across the Rhine now?
By car: Kennedy Bridge (B56) or South Bridge (A562) — see the live travel times above. By public transit: lines 16, 63, 66 and buses cross the river. By bike or on foot: Kennedy Bridge plus several ferries.
Which bridge is faster right now?
It changes during the day. This page measures real travel times every 15 minutes — check the live dashboard above, or save your personal commute to get a recommendation.
Is this an official city website?
No — it is an independent, non-commercial volunteer project. Free, no ads, no login. Traffic data comes from TomTom, weather from the German Weather Service, water levels from the federal waterways administration.
Live news ticker, ride-sharing board, incident reports and community voting are available on the German site. Questions or ideas? Contact (Impressum).