Valssipadonraitti runs from Frenckellinaukio Square through the tunnel passing through the Frenckell building, across the Valssipato Dam over Tammerkoski Rapids, past the middle rapids power plant, and onward to Rongankatu. Work on Valssipadonraitti will begin on Wednesday, 3 June, with the demolition of the old bridges and the construction of a temporary bridge. Construction work at the site will take place on weekdays from 7 am to 6 pm. During the first year of construction, work will focus on the Frenckell tunnel area and the surrounding bridges.
During the construction period, Valssipadonraitti will be completely closed to pedestrians and cyclists. Crossing Tammerkoski Rapids will be possible via alternative routes using Hämeensilta Bridge and Satakunnansilta Bridge, as well as a temporary bridge scheduled for completion by the end of June.
The temporary bridge will be built downstream from the Keskiputous power plant, between Koskipuisto Park and Vanhakirjastonpuisto Park. It will be an open, uncovered bridge positioned at the level of the park pathways along the banks of the rapids.
Construction of the bridge requires work phases in the Tammerkoski Rapids area and on the riverbed. Water will be drained from Tammerkoski Rapids starting at 7 am on 15 June and restored at 7 am on 17 June.
Before the temporary bridge is completed, access will be redirected for a few weeks via alternative routes using other bridges. The temporary bridge is intended for pedestrians and cyclists, and it will remain in use throughout the entire renovation project. The traffic arrangements introduced will remain in effect until 2028.
As part of the Valssipadonraitti renewal project, the route crossing Tammerkoski Rapids will be widened and redesigned into a clearer and smoother section of the regional main cycling route. In the street renovation, the route will be widened by two metres along the entire stretch between Rongankatu and Puutarhakatu. This will make it possible to provide separate lanes for pedestrians and cyclists.
The Valssipadonraitti project is commissioned by the City of Tampere, and the contractor is YIT Infra Oy.
