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Current traffic reports for Jena and the surrounding area. Information on construction sites, road closures, public transport (Jenaer Nahverkehr), and speed cameras.
The Jena local group of FUSS e.V. is inviting the public to a discussion on the future role of e-scooters and a planned walkability check in the city center.
Due to upcoming asphalt work in Schorba, JES Verkehrsgesellschaft passengers must prepare for significant restrictions. As there are no turning options for buses in the construction area, bus services will be completely cancelled in Schorba during this period.
A failed overtaking maneuver on the route between Trotz and Rauschwitz ended early Wednesday morning without serious injuries. Thanks to the quick and prudent actions of both drivers, a severe head-on collision was averted at the last moment.
Due to asphalt work in Schorba, bus services will be suspended for three days in June 2026. Several regional lines are affected by cancellations or delays.
On Wednesday afternoon, a car completely burned out on the connecting road between Bad Klosterlausnitz and the motorway junction due to a technical defect. Despite rapid extinguishing attempts, the total loss of the vehicle could not be prevented; fortunately, no one was injured.
A new ‘lamp charger’ has been put into operation in Jena-Lobeda. The joint project between the Arbeiterwohlfahrt (AWO) and Stadtwerke Energie Jena-Pößneck allows for space-saving charging of electric service vehicles directly at existing street lamps.
On Monday morning, a motorcyclist went off the road and crashed into a ditch on the L1077 near Schlöben/Gernewitz. Thanks to the quick intervention of first responders, the rider suffered only minor injuries.
On late Sunday morning, a traffic accident involving two cars occurred on the Bundesstraße 7 (B7) within the Jena city area. A failure to yield right of way while entering the federal highway is considered the cause of the accident; fortunately, there were no injuries.
Jena, June 15, 2026 – On Sunday morning, a fallen tree on Stadtrodaer Straße heading into the city caused a temporary blockage. Thanks to observant citizens and a rapid fire department response, the hazard was quickly cleared.
A rear-end collision between two BMWs occurred on the B88 in Kahla on Friday afternoon after a driver failed to notice a vehicle stopping at a red light.