Bundesautobahn 45 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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| Length | 257 km (160 mi) | |||
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| North end |  A 2 in Dortmund |
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| South end |  A 3 in Seligenstadt |
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| States: | North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse, Bavaria | |||
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→The Bundesautobahn 45, often called the Sauerlandlinie (Sauerland Line) in German, is a major motorway in Germany. It connects the industrial Ruhr Area in the north to the city of Hanau in the south. This important road helps people travel across several German states.
The A 45 is about 257 kilometers (160 miles) long. It begins in Dortmund, a big city in North Rhine-Westphalia. The highway then crosses through the state of Hesse. Finally, the A 45 ends near Seligenstadt in Bavaria. It's a key route for traffic going north and south in Germany.
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Cities Along the A 45
The A 45 passes by or through many important cities. These cities are connected to the highway by different exits.
How the A 45 Works
Highways like the A 45 are designed for fast and smooth travel. They have special exits and junctions to connect to other roads.
Important Junctions
The A 45 connects with other major highways. These connections are called "Autobahnkreuz" (motorway junctions).
- Dortmund-Nordwest: Connects to the A 2, which is part of the E43.
- Dortmund-West: Connects to the A 40 and B 1.
- Dortmund/Witten: Connects to the A 44.
- Westhofen: Connects to the A 1, which is part of the E37.
- Hagen: Connects to the A 46.
- Olpe-Süd: Connects to the A 4, which is part of the E40.
Rest Areas and Services
Along the A 45, there are places where drivers can stop. These are called rest areas or service stations. They offer places to rest, eat, and refuel.
- Rölveder Mühle/Kaltenborn: A rest area.
- Sauerland: A service station with fuel and a rest area.
- Siegerland: A service station with fuel, a rest area, and a hotel.
- Dollenberg: A rest area.
Images for kids
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The A 45 highway near Lüdenscheid, looking north.
