Jena, 03.07.2026 – Stadtwerke Jena Netze are starting an important infrastructure measure in Burgauer Weg next Monday, July 6, 2026. A new high-pressure gas pipeline will be laid there, leading to significant restrictions for drivers, residents, and students during the summer and late summer.
- Project: Installation of a new high-pressure gas pipeline
- Start Date: Monday, July 6, 2026
- Construction Period: Expected until early October 2026
- Mainly Affected: Drivers, cyclists (Saaleradweg), and the SteinMalEins school
The Schedule: Two Construction Phases until October
The construction work on Burgauer Weg is divided into two time segments to coordinate the restrictions as effectively as possible:
- Phase 1 (Summer holidays, starting July 6): Work begins in the area between the all-day school „SteinMalEins“ and the turn-off to the local boathouses. This phase is specifically scheduled during the Thuringian summer holidays to minimize disruption to school operations.
- Phase 2 (From mid-August): After the first phase ends, the construction site will move forward. Work will continue from mid-August in the following section up to the Lichtenhainer Brücke. Completion of the entire project is planned for early October 2026.
Specific Impacts on Traffic
Throughout the construction period, road users in Burgauer Weg must prepare for restrictions. A partial lane closure will be established in the active construction area.
The first phase in particular will affect stationary traffic at the all-day school „SteinMalEins“: the parking spaces there will only be available to a very limited extent during the work in the summer holidays. Cyclists on the parallel Saaleradweg should also expect obstructions and construction traffic in this area.
Securing Energy Supply for Industry
The installation of the new high-pressure gas pipeline is not merely a maintenance project but holds high strategic importance for the economy in Jena. The pipeline serves the direct and future-proof supply of the Schott industrial site. The long-standing glass manufacturer requires a highly reliable gas supply for its energy-intensive melting processes. With this investment, Stadtwerke Jena Netze are strengthening the infrastructure for one of the region’s most important employers.
In the course of this major project, the municipal utility company, whose head recently took over the VKU state chairmanship for Thuringia, announced that all work is to be pushed forward quickly.
Traffic & Daily Consequences: Alternative Routes at Burgauer Weg
Burgauer Weg is not only important for local traffic but also functions as a key route for the Saaleradweg. Due to the partial closures and construction traffic, cyclists and pedestrians are advised to pass through the area carefully during peak times or use alternative routes via the eastern side of the Saale. Further information on construction sites in the city area can be found in our section Traffic & Mobility.
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Pipeline construction in Burgauer Weg starts
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