Police warn: Long traffic jams expected at the Danish border

Copenhagen – Attention, drivers! The Danish police are warning of traffic jams at Germany’s external borders. From Monday, there will be random checks when entering Germany. This could lead to delays on the Danish side.

Particularly affected: the border crossing in Denmark on the E45/Frøslev motorway. There will be additional construction work there until November, meaning only one lane will be open. The E45 will become the A7 on the German side.

Allow extra travel time

“Allow extra time for your journey and, if necessary, choose a different border crossing while the construction work is taking place. When you arrive at a checkpoint, follow the signs and instructions and have your passport ready. This is the quickest way to get through the checkpoint,” says Deputy Police Inspector Karsten Høy.

Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser (SPD) wants to The control reduce the number of illegal entries. “No long traffic jams, but smart controls, as the current situation requires,” assured Faeser.

Also Denmark carried out border controls last year with Deutschland which were extended until November.

Controls at Germany’s external borders

The additional controls at the German External borders will initially last for six months. The borders to France, Denmark, Belgiumthe Netherlands and Luxemburg. At the borders to Austria, Poland, Czech Republic and the Switzerland There are already controls in place. Even at the border with France was last checked.

Normally, such border controls are not provided for in the Schengen area and must be EU Commission be registered.