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The trade union Verdi is currently striking public transport in large parts of Thüringen. Massive cancellations of buses and trams are expected until Thursday morning.
Commuters, pupils, and students in Jena must prepare for significant restrictions in public transport starting next week due to a multi-day warning strike called by the Verdi union.
Jena. A three-day warning strike in public transport (ÖPNV) will begin next Monday in Jena and the Saale-Holzland-Kreis, leading to massive cancellations.
Jena, 06.03.2026 – This coming Sunday, March 8, road users in Jena’s city center must prepare for extensive restrictions due to an International Women’s Day rally and demonstration.
The planned surface renovation on Fürstengraben in Jena’s city center is delayed by one week due to unexpected supply shortages for asphalt plant spare parts.
The months-long full closure of the Bundesstraße 88 in the north of Jena is leading to massive traffic problems in the adjacent municipalities. Drivers are increasingly using unofficial shortcuts through the villages, causing great resentment among residents and mayors.
Due to a registered demonstration under the motto „Schulstreik gegen die Wehrpflicht“, traffic restrictions will occur in the Jena city center today, Thursday. Road users must prepare for temporary closures and waiting times during the midday period.
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.
Due to a registered bicycle demonstration, traffic restrictions will occur in the Jena city center on Tuesday evening. Motorists should expect short-term closures and delays along the planned route.
Jena / Thüringen, 26.02.2026. The Verdi trade union has announced a nationwide warning strike in Thuringian local transport for the coming weekend. From Friday night until Sunday inclusive, large parts of the bus and tram services in Jena will also come to a standstill.