Jena, 18.05.2026. Good news for commuters and residents in the south of Jena: The construction work on Winzerlaer Straße can be completed two days earlier than originally planned. Starting Wednesday and Thursday respectively, buses and trams will return to their regular routes, and the full closure for motorists will also be lifted.
- What: Early completion of track construction work
- Where: Winzerlaer Straße (level crossing area), Jena
- Tram Line 2: Will run regularly again via Kahlaische Straße outbound starting Thursday, May 21, at 3:00 AM
- Bus Line 10: Returns to its usual route starting Wednesday, May 20, at approximately 5:00 PM
- Car Traffic: Full closure at the level crossing will be lifted simultaneously
Clear Path for Bus, Rail, and Individual Traffic
The early completion of the construction measures at the level crossing on Winzerlaer Straße ensures rapid traffic relief. Public transport passengers can breathe a sigh of relief as the recently established diversions are no longer necessary.
As early as Wednesday, May 20, around 5:00 PM, bus line 10 will return to its normal route. The previous alternative route via Hermann-Löns-Straße and the specially established temporary stops will thus become obsolete and be taken out of service. A short time later, in the early morning hours of May 21 from 3:00 AM, tram line 2 will follow. From then on, it will run regularly outbound via Kahlaische Straße. At the same time, motorists will also benefit from the end of the full closure at the level crossing.
Background: Jena-Süd Public Transport Axis
Winzerlaer Straße and Kahlaische Straße together form one of the most important traffic arteries in the southern city area. They connect the densely populated districts of Winzerla and Lobeda with the center of Jena. Construction work at sensitive nodes such as level crossings often requires closures for individual traffic and comprehensive replacement concepts for trams and buses. The rapid completion of such infrastructure projects is essential to maintain the frequency of public transport and to ensure a smooth flow of commuters towards the southern commercial and residential areas.
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Track construction work ends earlier
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