Jena/Wöllnitz, 04.04.2026. Due to rotten wood and corrosion damage, the wooden cable-stayed bridge over Stadtrodaer Straße in the Wöllnitz district must be renovated. Initial traffic restrictions through narrowing signs are already active.
- What: Renovation of a pedestrian bridge (cable-stayed bridge) due to wood and corrosion damage
- Where: Stadtrodaer Straße at the level of Wöllnitz, Jena
- When: Preparations are underway (narrowing signs active since the beginning of this week)
- Restrictions: Currently selective lane narrowings on Stadtrodaer Straße
Traffic Restrictions on the Main Traffic Artery
The wooden pedestrian bridge in Wöllnitz, which serves as an important connection over the busy Stadtrodaer Straße, shows significant damage. As current inspections have shown, rotten wood and advanced corrosion on the supporting elements make a comprehensive renovation unavoidable in order to make the structure fit for the future.
Since this week, narrowing signs on Stadtrodaer Straße have been announcing the upcoming measure. Drivers must prepare for temporary lane narrowings in this area. Stadtrodaer Straße is one of the city’s most important traffic arteries, connecting the center with southern districts such as Lobeda and the A4 motorway.
Background: Infrastructure and Wooden Bridges in Jena
Stadtrodaer Straße (B88) cuts through the Saale valley as a four-lane expressway. Pedestrian and bicycle bridges are essential here to safely connect the residential and natural areas to the east, such as Wöllnitz, with the Saale cycle path and the western districts. Wooden cable-stayed constructions, some of which were built in the 1990s, require high maintenance due to weather conditions. Regular structural inspections ensure that moisture damage in the wood or material fatigue on the steel cables are detected in good time before traffic safety is endangered.
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