Jena, 05.03.2026 – The surface renovation on Fürstengraben in Jena’s city center, originally planned for early March, will be delayed by one week. The reason for this is unexpected supply shortages for spare parts urgently needed for important maintenance work on a regional asphalt mixing plant.
- Construction start: March 16, 2026 (postponed by one week)
- Planned completion: April 10, 2026
- Location: Fürstengraben, Jena (approx. 315-meter construction section)
- Affected intersections: Löbdergraben / Saalbahnhofstraße / Lutherplatz to behind Bibliotheksplatz / Weigelstraße
- Scope: 3,900 square meters of road surface including junctions
Schedule to be maintained despite delay
Although construction work will now only begin on Monday, March 16, there is positive news regarding the schedule: the originally targeted completion date of April 10 is still expected to be met according to current planning. However, this is subject to the condition that no further delays occur during the course of the construction work.
Scope of construction measures in detail
The renovation work covers an approximately 315-meter section of Fürstengraben. The construction site begins in the west, directly west of the tram tracks in the intersection area of Löbdergraben, Saalbahnhofstraße, and Lutherplatz. From there, the construction area extends eastward and ends approximately 65 meters past the intersection with Bibliotheksplatz and Weigelstraße.
In order to fully and sustainably repair the roadway, the direct junction areas at Bibliotheksplatz, Weigelstraße, and Schlossgasse will also be included in the asphalt work. In total, the construction companies are renewing an area of approximately 3,900 square meters in this central city district.
Background: Fürstengraben as a central lifeline
Fürstengraben is a crucial part of the Jena city ring and one of the most heavily used streets in the “Lichtstadt”. It connects northern districts with the center and houses key hubs like the main university building of Friedrich-Schiller-Universität and the Thuringian University and State Library (ThULB). Construction in this area requires precise timing, as restrictions have direct impacts on commuter traffic on the B7 and B88, as well as parts of the public transport system.
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Sanierung am Fürstengraben startet eine Woche später
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