Jena Lokal - Local News, Events & Culture
Your update on city life, tips, and upcoming events in Jena.
Current traffic reports for Jena and the surrounding area. Information on construction sites, road closures, public transport (Jenaer Nahverkehr), and speed cameras.
A 90-year-old cyclist has died from his injuries following a serious traffic accident with a tram in the Jena district of Winzerla. The incident occurred earlier this week, as the police have now announced.
The expansion of Naumburger Straße in Jena-Nord requires a full closure of the B88. Commuters must use a large-scale diversion via the B7, as the local construction road is not available for public traffic.
Due to material shortages, the planned nightly track maintenance in the Oberaue district of Jena has been postponed. Trams will continue to operate on their regular routes without restrictions.
A routine traffic check on Bundesstraße 88 in Kahla led to a chase involving a 17-year-old moped rider. Police later apprehended the youth, discovering technical tampering and a lack of insurance on his Simson moped.
Starting March 2, 2026, the Jenertal stop in Jena will undergo modernization to ensure barrier-free access. Passengers and motorists should expect traffic restrictions on Stadtrodaer Straße until mid-June.
A serious traffic accident at a roundabout near Bad Klosterlausnitz left a car driver seriously injured on Tuesday evening after a collision with a truck at the A9 motorway junction.
A massive disruption in public transport is imminent for the citizens of Jena and the Saale-Holzland-Kreis as the union ver.di calls for a 51-hour warning strike affecting trams and buses.
A 90-year-old cyclist sustained serious injuries on Monday in Jena after colliding with a tram at a level crossing. The driver and passengers suffered from shock, while police investigate the cause of the accident.
Mobile speed controls are being conducted in Jena-Vierzehnheiligen today, specifically near the Freiwillige Feuerwehr, to enhance traffic safety in rural areas.
Motorists in Jena must pay close attention to speed limits today as police conduct mobile speed measurements in the Vierzehnheiligen district, specifically near the local volunteer fire department.