August-Bebel-Straße in Jena: Information on the big renovation on July 16!

August-Bebel-Straße in Jena: Information on the big renovation on July 16!

The August-Bebel-Straße in Jena will be all about renovation from mid to the end of July 2025. As reports jenatv.de, the section between house number 27 and Botzstraße is comprehensively redesigned. This work includes the renewal of the road, the sidewalks and the supply lines. The construction work is carried out in several sections so that residents and businesses remain access to their properties.

In the multitude of measures that are planned, an improvement in street lighting is also intended, as well as the adaptation of the pedestrian crossing near the western school. It is also ensured that the confluence with Semmelweisstrasse for pedestrians is safer. The project.plattform.jena.de emphasizes that this street represents an important connection between the city center and the living and commercial areas of Jena-West, and is also at a speed 30 zone, which increases the safety of pedestrians and cyclists.

Information event for residents

An important point in the run -up to the construction work is the information event, which will take place on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 5 p.m. in the conference hall at the Alte Gaswerk 7a. Representatives of KSJ, the construction company and the supply companies will be on site to clarify questions from those affected and provide information. All residents are called up to find out about the upcoming work in good time.

The entire measure is considered important for urban development, since it not only improves the infrastructure, but also increases the quality of life in the Jena-West district. Buergergesellschaft.de points out that urban development usually requires active planning and change processes that cannot work without the participation of the citizens. However, the inclusion of the population is often described as a "participation paradox", in which the opportunities for cooperation are too late.

Financial aspects and schedule

The costs for the first construction phase amount to around 3.1 million euros, with the measures that are estimated to be estimated at around 2.1 million euros. The city's own contribution is around 1 million euros. The measures for the measures are scheduled to take place in the first quarter of 2025, while construction is planned for the summer of 2025. A second construction phase will be promised for 2027/28.

It is clear that these construction work sets new standards for both traffic and pedestrians and at the same time increases the quality of life in the region. This explains why early and comprehensive citizen participation is of great importance in such processes, which also plays a central role in the context of urban development. Appeal to all citizens who are affected: Use the chance to help shape it!