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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.
A fine dust alarm is currently in effect in Jena. According to the Umweltbundesamt, air quality limits in the city area are being noticeably exceeded this Friday, March 20, 2026.
Jena, 12.03.2026 – The Federal Environment Agency (UBA) has issued a warning for the Jena city area due to elevated particulate matter levels. Since Tuesday (10.03.2026), pollutant concentrations in the air have been in an unhealthy range.
Jena, March 10, 2026. The Federal Environment Agency (UBA) is currently warning of significantly increased particulate matter pollution in Jena. According to the latest measurements from Tuesday, the air quality is in an unhealthy range, which can be particularly noticeable for sensitive groups of people.
High concentrations of alder and hazel pollen are currently affecting residents in Jena. Weather conditions in the Saaletal are facilitating the spread, leading to strong allergic reactions.
High pollen levels are expected in Jena this Sunday, particularly from alder and hazel trees, posing a challenge for allergy sufferers.
With milder temperatures, the pollen count in the Jena region is noticeably increasing. Currently, the early bloomers alder and hazel are causing an increased burden for allergy sufferers in the Saaletal.