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Good news for commuters and residents in the south of Jena: Construction work on Winzerlaer Straße will be completed two days earlier than planned. Starting Wednesday and Thursday, public transport returns to regular routes and the road closure will be lifted.
After months of construction, the Burgaupark transport hub in Jena is nearing completion. Starting May 19, 2026, the stop will be fully reopened for public and private transport, featuring barrier-free access and modernized infrastructure.
Due to construction work in Löbstedter Straße, bus lines 43 and 430 are subject to schedule changes. The Loquitzweg stop will be out of service until mid-May.
Jenalöbnitz, 23.04.2026 – Drivers in the adjacent Saale-Holzland-Kreis must prepare for a multi-month full closure. Due to the construction of a new drinking water pipeline, the Kreisstraße 154 will be completely closed to traffic starting April 27, 2026.
Due to construction work, Löbstedter Straße in Jena will be fully closed from April 23 to April 30, 2026. Bus lines 43 and 430 are affected, with several stops being relocated to replacement locations.
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.
Jena, April 8, 2026. Construction work in Tatzendpromenade is entering its next phase. Starting immediately, Stadtwerke Jena Netze is modernizing the local power lines in this area, which will lead to noticeable traffic restrictions in the coming weeks.
Due to upcoming bridge construction work, rail travelers and commuters on the route between Jena and Sachsen-Anhalt must prepare for significant restrictions starting at the end of the week.
Due to material shortages, the planned nightly track maintenance in the Oberaue district of Jena has been postponed. Trams will continue to operate on their regular routes without restrictions.