Two-Week Full Closure: Entrances and Exits at Gewerbegebiet Maua Closed
Starting April 13, 2026, road users in southern Jena must plan for extra time due to surface renovations at the Gewerbegebiet Maua junctions.
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Two Construction Phases: Full Closure of On- and Off-Ramps at Gewerbegebiet Maua
Jena, April 10, 2026. Commuters and delivery traffic in the south of Jena must prepare for significant restrictions. The on- and off-ramps of the Gewerbegebiet Maua will be fully closed in two stages starting in mid-April due to upcoming surface renovation.
Nighttime High-Speed Chase on the B88: Police Stop Speeder near Kahla
A nighttime high-speed chase on the B88 ended with significant legal consequences. Police stopped a fleeing driver traveling at extreme speeds after a pursuit spanning several kilometers near Kahla and Lindig.
Nighttime High-Speed Chase on the B88: Police Stop Speeder near Kahla
During the night leading into Saturday, a driver engaged in a dangerous high-speed pursuit with police on the Bundesstraße 88 between Freienorla and Kahla.
Closure of the B88: Jena Commuters Struggle with 15-Kilometer Detour
The closure of the B88 in the north of Jena is putting thousands of commuters to a severe test. Travel times have doubled, and long detours are costing both time and money.
Commuter Frustration: 15-Kilometer Detour on the Way to Jena
Commuters traveling to Jena from the north currently face significant delays and costs due to a 15-kilometer detour. Despite the financial burden, many remain dependent on their cars due to a lack of flexible alternatives.
B88 closure in Jena-Nord: Diversion traffic pushes villages to their limits
The months-long full closure of the Bundesstraße 88 in the north of Jena is leading to massive traffic problems in the adjacent municipalities. Drivers are increasingly using unofficial shortcuts through the villages, causing great resentment among residents and mayors.
Jena-Nord: Major construction site Naumburger Straße starts in March
On March 2, the fundamental expansion of Naumburger Straße and the extension of the tram line to the Himmelreich residential area will begin in Jena.
Full Closure of the B88: Why a Construction Road in Jena-Nord is No Alternative to the Diversion
The expansion of Naumburger Straße in Jena-Nord requires a full closure of the B88. Commuters must use a large-scale diversion via the B7, as the local construction road is not available for public traffic.
Attention Drivers: Mobile Speed Cameras Reported in Jena-Löbstedt
On Thursday, February 19, 2026, drivers in Jena must prepare for increased traffic enforcement, particularly in the northern district of Löbstedt, as authorities conduct mobile speed measurements.