Jena, August 21, 2026 – The Thuringian State Administration Office has issued the planning approval decision for the planned four-lane expansion of the B 88 federal highway in the area of the Osttangente. The documents will be made available for public inspection shortly.
- Project: Four-lane expansion of the B 88 (Osttangente) including cycling infrastructure
- Decision Date: June 29, 2026 (Thuringian State Administration Office)
- Inspection Period: August 31 to September 14, 2026 (inclusive)
- Location of Inspection: City of Jena, Am Anger 26, Room 00_13
Traffic calming for Löbdergraben and Karl-Liebknecht-Straße
The full expansion of the Osttangente is a central component of the City of Jena’s transport development plan. The primary goal of the measure is to noticeably relieve the inner-city road network from through traffic. In particular, sensitive areas such as Karl-Liebknecht-Straße and Löbdergraben are to be significantly calmed. For Löbdergraben, extensive traffic calming is intended in the long term to sustainably increase the quality of stay in the city center.
The complex construction project covers several key points in the city area. These include the traffic junction Fischergasse/Knebelstraße, the streets Am Eisenbahndamm and Am Anger, the southern section of Wiesenstraße, and the central Angerkreuzung. In addition to widening the road, extensive new tree plantings are planned along the route.
Focus on modern cycling infrastructure
A key focus of the planning is the improvement for local and bicycle traffic. Continuous, two-sided, and directional cycling facilities will be built along the entire expansion route. This infrastructure is intended to ensure a safe and rapid connection – especially with regard to urban development and the new university campus along the axis.
Details on public inspection
Interested citizens can view the planning documents on-site during the specified period:
- Period: August 31, 2026, to September 14, 2026
- Address: Am Anger 26, 07743 Jena (Room 00_13)
- Official Announcement: Available as a PDF via the Jena City Hall portal
Traffic & Everyday Impacts: Key axis for Jena’s mobility
The Osttangente forms the most important north-south connection axis in the Jena city area and bundles the supra-regional traffic of the B 88 parallel to the railway line. The four-lane gap closure is intended to ensure a smooth flow of traffic in order to minimize traffic jams and prevent detours through adjacent residential areas.
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Planning approval decision for the expansion of the Osttangente available for inspection
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