Jena, April 10, 2026. Commuters and delivery traffic in the south of Jena must prepare for significant restrictions. The on- and off-ramps of the Gewerbegebiet Maua will be fully closed in two stages starting in mid-April due to upcoming surface renovation.
- Event: Full closure due to road surface renewal
- Location: On- and off-ramps Gewerbegebiet Maua (B88)
- Phase 1 (Direction Rudolstadt): April 13 to approximately April 24, 2026
- Phase 2 (Direction Jena): April 27 to approximately May 8, 2026
- Detour: Signposted via the Maua roundabout and the Rothenstein exit
Two Construction Phases until May
The construction measure to renew the asphalt layer is strictly divided into two consecutive phases to maintain traffic flow at least partially. Initially, from April 13 to April 24, 2026, the full closure will affect the traffic routing of the junctions in the direction of Rudolstadt. Immediately following, from April 27 to May 8, 2026, construction work will shift to the on- and off-ramps in the direction of Jena.
Drivers are asked to navigate the area with caution. An official detour has been established for both construction phases and is signposted accordingly. It directs traffic via U-turn maneuvers at the Maua roundabout or at the Rothenstein exit further south back onto the desired route.
The Gewerbegebiet Maua is strategically located in the southern urban area of Jena and connects directly to the heavily frequented Bundesstraße 88 (B88). This route serves as a central main artery for professional and incoming commuters from the Saale-Holzland-Kreis as well as the Kahla and Rudolstadt area. Additionally, the B88 directs traffic in Jena directly to the nearby Jena-Göschwitz (A4) motorway junction. Due to the large number of resident logistics, craft, and industrial companies in the industrial estate itself, there is a high volume of heavy-duty traffic daily. This enormous load leads to rapid wear of the upper asphalt layers, making regular maintenance and surface renovations indispensable. Drivers are advised to plan for slightly more travel time for the detour routes, especially during the morning and evening peak hours.
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Full closure of on- and off-ramps Gewerbegebiet Maua
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