Jena, March 30, 2026. At Burgaupark in Jena, traffic restrictions will occur due to the barrier-free expansion of the bus stop facilities. From April 7 until mid-May, the bus platforms will receive new asphalt, leading to temporary relocations of Line 10 and regional night traffic.
- What: Barrier-free reconstruction and asphalt work at the bus stop
- When: April 7 to May 18, 2026
- Where: Haltestelle Burgaupark, Lobedaer Straße & Keßlerstraße
- Affected: Passengers of bus Line 10 and regional night services
Asphalt Work Requires Stop Relocation
The modernization of the local transport infrastructure in the south of Jena is proceeding according to plan. Since February, work has been underway at the combined bus and tram stop at Burgaupark to make it fully barrier-free. In the next construction phase, which lasts from Tuesday, April 7, until approximately Monday, May 18, 2026, the renewal of the road surface is scheduled. Specifically, the bus stop on the outbound side of Lobedaer Straße will receive a new asphalt surface during this period.
Overview of Changes for Line 10
To ensure the smooth progress of the construction measures, the local transport authority is temporarily adjusting the route of bus Line 10. Passengers must prepare for changed departure and arrival locations around the shopping center:
- Coming from the city center: The buses will deviate and end at Keßlerstraße, directly at the entrance to Burgaupark.
- Heading towards the city center: The regular boarding point will be omitted. Instead, buses will start at the replacement stop Burgaupark-West, located on Lobedaer Straße.
- Night traffic (Line 10 towards Lobeda-West): During night operations, buses will stop at a specially established replacement stop. This is located a few meters away in the direction of the Saalebrücke. All regional buses that regularly serve Burgaupark will also use this replacement stop during the construction period.
Passengers are requested to observe the local signage and potentially plan for extra time in their travel schedules.
Background: Burgaupark Traffic Hub
The Burgaupark stop is one of the most important hubs and transfer points in Jena’s local transport network. It connects the northern and central districts with the densely populated south, particularly the districts of Lobeda and Winzerla. The adjacent shopping center and surrounding commercial areas attract thousands of people daily, making efficient and, above all, safe traffic management essential.
The current barrier-free expansion is part of a long-term city-wide concept for modernizing transport infrastructure. Barrier-free stops are characterized by so-called Kasseler Borde – special, raised curb edges that allow for level and gap-free boarding into low-floor buses and trams. Additionally, tactile ground guidance systems facilitate orientation for people with visual impairments. In view of demographic developments and to support passengers with wheelchairs, strollers, or walkers, the city of Jena has been investing specifically in the reconstruction of older stops for years. The hub at Lobedaer Straße, which also serves as an important link for commuters from the Saale-Holzland-Kreis, will be made permanently safer and more user-friendly through the current civil engineering works.
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Construction work at the Burgaupark bus stop
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