Jena-Wöllnitz, 27.03.2026 – The pedestrian bridge over Stadtrodaer Straße in Wöllnitz will be comprehensively renovated starting Monday, March 30, 2026. Until approximately September, closures, lane merges, and detours will occur in five construction phases on Jena’s main traffic artery.
- Measure: Renovation of the pedestrian bridge
- Location: Stadtrodaer Straße (B88), near the district of Wöllnitz
- Duration: March 30 to approximately September 20, 2026
- Initial restrictions (March 30 & 31): Road closures for bus stop construction (8:00 AM – 3:00 PM each)
- Pedestrian & cycle traffic: Complete closure of the bridge starting April 13
Kick-off with bus stop conversion
The work on the crossing bridge will last nearly half a year and makes interventions in the flow of traffic mandatory. Initially, temporary replacement bus stops will be set up on March 30 and 31. To secure this work, the inbound lane will be closed on Monday (30.03.) and the outbound lane on Tuesday (31.03.), each between 08:00 AM and 03:00 PM.
Immediately following, from April 1 to April 10, the construction company will set up the necessary traffic crossovers. For this purpose, the left lane must be temporarily closed in both directions.
Full closures and detours on the B88
The most intensive restrictions begin after Easter. From April 13 to June 26, Stadtrodaer Straße will be completely closed in the outbound direction. Traffic will be diverted to the opposite lane, where it must share the remaining lanes with oncoming traffic. From this date (April 13), the bridge will also no longer be passable for pedestrians and cyclists.
In the final major construction phase, lasting from June 27 to approximately September 20, the construction site will move to the other side: the inbound lanes will be closed and traffic will be diverted via the already completed side.
Background: The Stadtrodaer Straße bottleneck
Stadtrodaer Straße (B88) is Jena’s central traffic artery. It connects the city center with the high-population southern districts of Lobeda and Winzerla as well as the Autobahn A4 (Jena-Zentrum junction). Tens of thousands of commuters use this route daily. The pedestrian bridge in Wöllnitz has an important hinge function, as it allows residents of the partly rural district to safely cross the multi-lane expressway to reach local public transport stops. Road users should plan for more travel time during the construction period, especially during morning and afternoon peak hours, as experience shows that lane merges lead to traffic congestion.
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Bridge renovation in Wöllnitz
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