Accident at Lutherplatz in Jena: Police Urgently Seeking Witnesses
Following a serious traffic accident at the Jenaer Lutherplatz, police continue to search for witnesses to reconstruct the exact sequence of events.
Traffic & Transport
Current traffic reports for Jena and the surrounding area. Information on construction sites, road closures, public transport (Jenaer Nahverkehr), and speed cameras.
Speeder caught at 221 km/h on the A9
During a nighttime speed control by the Autobahnpolizei on the A9 over the Pentecost weekend, a driver was measured at a speed of 221 km/h, exceeding the limit by more than 100 km/h.
Südbad parking lot closed on Saturday due to Thüringenpokal final
Visitors to Jena’s Südbad should expect significant parking restrictions this Saturday. Due to the Thüringenpokal final, the regular parking lot will be temporarily unavailable.
Accident on L1077 near Jena: Car overturns due to defective tires
On Wednesday morning, a serious traffic accident occurred on the L1077 between Gernewitz and Laasdorf. A driver lost control of his vehicle on a rain-slicked road, causing the car to overturn.
Debris Field After Hit-and-Run Near Nausnitz: Police Search for Citroën Driver
Bürgel/Nausnitz, May 22, 2026 – Following a collision at a busy intersection near Nausnitz, police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who left behind a field of debris early Thursday morning. Vehicle parts found at the scene indicate that the vehicle involved was a Citroën.
New offer for young cyclists: “Junger ADFC” founded today in Jena
A new interest group for young cycling enthusiasts is being formed in Jena this Wednesday evening. The Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club (ADFC) invites people under 27 to the founding event of the “Junger ADFC” to promote exchange and commitment to cycling in the Saalestadt.
Mobile Speed Cameras in Jena: Radar Checks on Wednesday in Lobeda and Rutha
Drivers in Jena and the adjacent Saale-Holzland-Kreis must pay close attention to their speed this Wednesday. Police and traffic monitoring authorities have deployed mobile speed cameras.
Forbidden Passages: Frustration over Cars in the B88 Construction Site in Jena-Nord
Despite a full closure in place for two and a half months, drivers are repeatedly using the B88 construction site in Jena-Nord as a shortcut, leading to safety concerns and potential project delays.
Police Seek Witnesses: Break-in at Jenaer Nahverkehr Building
Between April 30 and May 2, unknown individuals forcibly gained access to a Jenaer Nahverkehr facility in Hermann-Löns-Straße. The police are requesting information from the public.
Flight from Police Control in Kahla Ends at Stone Wall
A 44-year-old driver caused an accident on Monday afternoon while attempting to evade a traffic stop. Under the influence of drugs, he crashed his vehicle into a stone wall.