A60 near Mainz reopened after a total closure

Important traffic route is now passable again

After a full closure of several hours, the A60 near Mainz was reopened to traffic on Tuesday evening.

The closure was necessary due to an accident that occurred in the afternoon. A truck had overturned and blocked the roadway. The clean-up work took several hours, and the road was not reopened until around 8:00 p.m.

During the closure, traffic was diverted via the A643 and the L426. This led to significant delays in the area. Motorists were advised to avoid the area if possible.

Background information on the A60

The A60 is an important traffic route in the Rhine-Main area. It connects the cities of Mainz and Wiesbaden and is used by around 60,000 vehicles per day.

The road was built in the 1960s and has been expanded several times since then. The most recent expansion was completed in 2006.

Traffic situation in the Rhine-Main area

The Rhine-Main area is one of the most congested traffic regions in Germany. The A60 is one of the most important traffic routes in the region and is often congested, especially during rush hour.

In order to improve the traffic situation, several measures have been implemented in recent years. These include the expansion of the A60, the construction of new bypasses, and the promotion of public transport.