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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.
The Wöllnitzer Brücke is being renovated until October. Due to the renewal of the corrosion protection on the steel structure, drivers on the Stadtrodaer Straße below must expect recurring partial closures.
A hit-and-run accident resulting in significant property damage occurred on Ziegenhainer Straße. The Jena police are now looking for witnesses who can provide information regarding the fleeing vehicle.
Jena, 29.04.2026 – Drivers in Jena must pay close attention to their speed this Wednesday. The police are conducting mobile radar checks across the city to target speeding drivers.
The housing cooperative “Carl Zeiss” eG is investing heavily in the Jena-Nord residential location. By the end of 2030, a total of 60 modern apartments are to be brought onto the market through a mix of renovation, floor additions, and new construction in Leipziger Straße and Scharnhorststraße.
A senior citizen from Jena narrowly escaped a phone fraudster. The tactic of so-called ‘shock calls’ remains an acute threat in the region, which is why the police continue to urge caution.
Jena, 29.04.2026 – The ad hoc arena in the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld is taking a massive step towards sustainability. Effective immediately, a huge photovoltaic system provides Jena’s largest stadium with renewable energy.
Jena, 29.04.2026 – This coming Friday, May 1st, the DGB District Association Jena/Saale-Holzland is organizing its traditional Labor Day rally. The event at Johannisplatz focuses on demands for fair wages, stable pensions, and secure jobs.
The city of Jena mourns the loss of local original Dieter Malich, who passed away at the age of 86. Known as a “silent hero,” he was celebrated for his constant and selfless helpfulness in everyday life.
Jena, 29.04.2026. The Landespolizeiinspektion Jena is asking the public for assistance in solving a hit-and-run accident. An unknown perpetrator left behind significant property damage and subsequently fled the scene without authorization.