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The bus turnaround at Schlegelsberg in the Wenigenjena district is set for a comprehensive renovation starting in spring 2027. The city council approved the necessary funding on September 30, 2026.
Jena, September 28, 2026. – Construction work for the comprehensive expansion of Naumburger Straße is progressing. With the start of track laying in the Himmelreich area, the future tram line in the north of the city is taking concrete shape.
The planned construction of the Osttangente in Jena is sparking controversial discussions between urban traffic planners and environmentalists. The major project aims to consolidate traffic east of the city center and relieve sensitive areas such as the Löbdergraben and Karl-Liebknecht-Straße.
The Committee for Urban Development, Environment, Climate Protection and Sustainability has approved the design plans for the first section of the Saaleweg Mittelwiesen near Burgau, paving the way for construction in 2027.
The City of Jena has published its construction report for the 38th calendar week (September 14–20, 2026). In addition to existing long-term construction sites, commuters and residents should prepare for new traffic disruptions.
A vehicle collision with a district heating pipeline in Roland-Ducke-Weg has caused supply disruptions in the Jena-Oberaue area.
Jena – On September 12 and 13, 2026, the annual Monument Days in Jena invite the public to explore historical sites. Under this year’s theme, ‘NetzWERKE: Monuments and Infrastructure,’ the focus is on the technical, social, and cultural connectivity of the university city.
Jena, September 1, 2026 – Under this year’s theme ‘NetzWERKE: Monuments and Infrastructure,’ Jena invites the public to the 2026 Heritage Days on the second weekend of September. On Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, 2026, numerous historical sites, technical facilities, and architectural gems will open their doors to the public.
The main building of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena has been closed immediately for safety reasons after ceiling plaster fell in a hallway.
The city of Jena has published its construction report for the 36th calendar week (August 31 to September 6, 2026). Road users and residents should prepare for new restrictions and ongoing major projects.