Jena, September 04, 2026 – The City of Jena has published the construction report for the 37th calendar week (September 07 to 13, 2026). Road users and commuters must prepare for several new closures and restrictions in the city area starting next week.
- Period: September 07 to 13, 2026
- Key new restrictions: Eichplatz, B7, Friedrich-Wolf-Straße, Thomas-Mann-Straße, Tümplingstraße, Wöllnitzer Straße
- Focus: Traffic congestion during rush hour and signposted detours
New closures and traffic obstructions
Starting this week, numerous construction measures will come into effect in the city area, which may significantly impact traffic flow:
- Eichplatz and Rathausgasse: Due to the Old Town Festival, parking spaces will be fully closed from September 07 to 21, 2026. Charging stations for electric vehicles in Weigelstraße are available as an alternative. Please note the relevant traffic restrictions for the Old Town Festival.
- Bundesstraße 7: Between the Gembdenbach junction and Eschenplatz, a half-side closure will be in effect from September 07 (8:30 AM) to September 09, 2026 (3:00 PM) due to tree maintenance. Traffic will be regulated by traffic lights.
- Friedrich-Wolf-Straße / Dornburger Straße: The railway crossing there will be fully closed from September 07 to October 02, 2026, for renovation work. A detour is set up via Leipziger Straße and Scharnhorststraße; the crossing remains passable for pedestrians.
- Thomas-Mann-Straße: Due to fundamental renovation, traffic routing between Nollendorfer Straße and Hufelandweg will change from September 07 to October 30, 2026. The one-way street regulation will be lifted to allow access for residents.
- Tümplingstraße: Due to civil engineering work for gas and electricity, a full closure will be in effect from September 08, 2026, from house number 1 to the Tautenburger Straße junction. Traffic will be diverted via Charlottenstraße and Schlippenstraße.
- Wöllnitzer Straße: A full closure at house number 42 is established from September 07 to 18, 2026, for utility line installation. A detour is signposted.
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Background: Coordinated civil engineering and commuter impact
Extensive infrastructure measures and utility network renovations frequently require temporary restrictions in Jena. Especially during rush hour, construction sites on main axes like the B7 or in the area of Dornburger Straße lead to noticeable delays. Road users are urgently requested to avoid the mentioned detours where possible and to plan for extra travel time.
Existing major construction sites
In addition to the new measures, various ongoing construction projects continue:
- Naumburger Straße: The first construction phase of the comprehensive infrastructure project continues until November 30, 2026. The large-scale detour is via the L1070 and the B7.
- Paradiesbrücke: The renewal of the tram tracks leads to changes in the network plan for lines 1, 4, and 5 (until October 15, 2026).
- Forstweg (Bridge): The replacement construction of the bridge will last until December 20, 2026. Pedestrians can pass the bridge on weekends; on weekdays, the detour via Kochstraße, Magdelstieg, and Hornstraße must be used.
Source:
Jena Construction Report for the 37th calendar week (September 07 to 13, 2026)
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