Jena, September 14, 2026. The Committee for Urban Development, Environment, Climate Protection and Sustainability has confirmed the design planning for the first section of the Saaleweg Mittelwiesen near Burgau. This allows the City of Jena to initiate the next planning steps and prepare for construction in 2027.
- Event: Design planning for Saaleweg Mittelwiesen (1st construction phase) confirmed
- Committee: Committee for Urban Development, Environment, Climate Protection and Sustainability Jena
- Goal: New pedestrian and cycle path connection, relief for the Keßlerstraße/Lobedaer Straße junction
- Schedule: Implementation prepared for 2027
Originally, it was planned to implement both construction phases of the path together. However, not all necessary land is currently available for the second section. Furthermore, additional investigations and potential approval procedures are required, which is why this part has been postponed for the time being.
Financial necessity and securing of subsidies
A central reason for proceeding with the first construction phase is the securing of already approved subsidies. To date, the city has invested approximately 240,000 euros in planning, expert reports, and a completed nature conservation measure – of which about 178,900 euros came from subsidies. In the event of a complete project cancellation, these funds would have to be repaid, including interest amounting to approximately 11,700 euros. An additional 220,000 euros are estimated for the actual construction of the first section.
“We have made significant progress on the Saaleweg project; it makes little sense in terms of content or finance to stop now,” explains Dirk Lange, Head of the Department for Urban Development and Environment. The new path is intended to provide an attractive alternative route for bicycle and pedestrian traffic and relieve the heavily frequented junction at Keßlerstraße.
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Background: The Saale Framework Plan
The expansion of the Saaleweg is an integral part of the municipal Saale framework plan and Jena’s official cycling concept. The goal of the planning is to continuously improve path connections along the river, strengthen local recreation, and simultaneously promote environmentally friendly forms of mobility in the city area. The second construction phase remains on the city administration’s agenda and is to be advanced according to demand once land registry issues are resolved.
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Saaleweg Mittelwiesen: First construction phase can be implemented
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