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.
- Who: City of Jena, Kommunalservice Jena, Jenaer Nahverkehr, Stadtwerke Jena, JenaWasser
- What: Comprehensive expansion, laying of approximately 700 meters of track and three switches, road drainage
- When: Current construction phase until the end of November 2026, overall project until mid-2029
- Where: Naumburger Straße, Himmelreich / Carl-Orff-Straße area, Jena
Current construction progress in Himmelreich
During the current first construction phase between the northern junction of Carl-Orff-Straße and the Jena city limits, the focus during the summer months was on the substructure of the tram line. Among other things, concrete track support slabs were poured for this purpose. The so-called stub track, which marks the future end of the new line, is nearing completion.
Now, the actual installation of the rail line has begun. A total of approximately 700 meters of track and three switches are being laid in this first section. In parallel, construction workers are advancing the development work. This includes the installation of a light liquid separator as part of the road drainage system and the start of work on the functional building for the planned tram terminus.
Outlook and further schedule
According to the plan, the current construction phase is to be completed by the end of November. Subsequently, work will shift to the area between the northern and southern junctions of Carl-Orff-Straße.
The measure is part of a comprehensive renewal in the north of Jena. Detailed information on construction progress is provided by Jenaer Nahverkehr. Further details on the municipal shares and construction measures can be found on the official project page at jena.de/ausbau-jena-nord.
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Background: Major construction site Naumburger Straße until 2029
The comprehensive expansion of Naumburger Straße is a complex joint project involving several municipal companies and the city administration. In addition to extending the tram line to Himmelreich, which will connect the Himmelreich and Am Oelste residential areas to the rail network, the roadways as well as the sidewalks and cycle paths are being fundamentally renewed. Furthermore, utility companies are modernizing central pipelines to ensure long-term infrastructure security. The work spans several sections between the town entrance and the Flurweg junction and is scheduled for completion by mid-2029.
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Comprehensive expansion of Naumburger Straße: Track construction has begun in Himmelreich
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