Extensive security precautions and major protests are expected at the AfD party conference, which will take place in the Grugahalle next weekend.
Police information and channels
The police will keep the public continuously informed about the current situation via various channels:
- WhatsApp: Police NRW Essen | WhatsApp channel
- X (formerly Twitter): Police NRW E (@Polizei_NRW_E)
- Website: Information on the events on the occasion of the AfD federal party conference
Protest actions and assemblies
According to information from the public order office, there are currently no known assembly registrations north of the main station in the direction of the city center. However, there will be two protest marches:
- Friday evening at 7 pm
- Saturday at 10 am
Both trains start south of the main station in the direction of Rüttenscheid.
Traffic obstructions and public transport restrictions
Please inform your employees, customers and guests about the following road closures and restrictions on public transport:
- Road closures:
- B224: Alfredstraße and Rüttenscheider Straße, from Friday 6 a.m. to Sunday midnight
- Closures of the A52 Rüttenscheid exits
- Public transport restrictions:
- Detailed information on the restrictions on public transport can be found in the current Ruhrbahn statement: AfD party conference weekend in the Grugahalle.
You can view an overview of the restricted zones here: Overview map restrictions party conference.
We ask all those affected to prepare for the restrictions in good time and to plan alternative routes or means of transport if necessary.
Extensive security precautions and major protests are expected at the AfD party conference, which will take place in the Grugahalle next weekend.
Police information and channels
The police will keep the public continuously informed about the current situation via various channels:
- WhatsApp: Police NRW Essen | WhatsApp channel
- X (formerly Twitter): Police NRW E (@Polizei_NRW_E)
- Website: Information on the events on the occasion of the AfD federal party conference
Protest actions and assemblies
According to information from the public order office, there are currently no known assembly registrations north of the main station in the direction of the city center. However, there will be two protest marches:
- Friday evening at 7 pm
- Saturday at 10 am
Both trains start south of the main station in the direction of Rüttenscheid.
Traffic obstructions and public transport restrictions
Please inform your employees, customers and guests about the following road closures and restrictions on public transport:
- Road closures:
- B224: Alfredstraße and Rüttenscheider Straße, from Friday 6 a.m. to Sunday midnight
- Closures of the A52 Rüttenscheid exits
- Public transport restrictions:
- Detailed information on the restrictions on public transport can be found in the current Ruhrbahn statement: AfD party conference weekend in the Grugahalle.
You can view an overview of the restricted zones here: Overview map restrictions party conference.
We ask all those affected to prepare for the restrictions in good time and to plan alternative routes or means of transport if necessary.