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Due to the construction of a new drinking water pipeline and subsequent road renovation, the K154 district road will be fully closed for several months starting in April. The project secures the future water supply for approximately 1,000 residents in the eastern outskirts of Jena.
The ongoing warning strikes in the public transport collective bargaining conflict (TV-N) have almost paralyzed large parts of Jena in recent days. In view of the far-reaching demands of the Verdi union, the city leadership is now sounding the alarm.
The recurring warning strikes in public transport are pushing Jena to its financial and structural limits. Mayor Dr. Thomas Nitzsche warns of massive impacts on the city’s budget and services.
On March 23, 2026, the Zweckverband JenaWasser is hosting an information day at the Sportschwimmhalle Lobeda-West. Visitors can learn about water quality, infrastructure, and career opportunities.
Thanks to the generosity of Jena’s citizens, two urgently needed power generators have arrived in the Ukrainian twin city of Brovary to secure critical infrastructure and essential services.
The upcoming renovation of the Jena leisure pool GalaxSea is raising questions among many bathers and athletes. Stadtwerke Jena has now published a detailed overview to clarify matters regarding tariffs, courses, and planned construction measures.
Jena is advancing its Sports Development Plan (SEP) until 2035, focusing on infrastructure in Jena-Nord, Zwätzen, and Isserstedt with multi-million euro investments in school and club facilities.
The months-long full closure of the Bundesstraße 88 in northern Jena is leading to significant traffic diversions. Residents and mayors of surrounding villages complain about congested shortcuts, acute dangers for schoolchildren, and increasing road damage.
After decades of planning and political debate, construction has officially started on the tram line expansion into Jena’s north, aiming to connect the Himmelreich residential area to the public transport network.
Jena, February 27, 2026. A planned tram expansion in the north of Jena is causing mixed feelings among residents. A recent survey in the Himmelreich (Zwätzen) residential area shows that enthusiasm for the infrastructure project is significantly dampened.