Renovation of Puutarhakatu
After the renovation, the street will have a wider two-way cycle track on the northern edge, pavements on both sides and a one-way carriageway for motor vehicles. The renovation will improve walking and cycling conditions and road safety, and make the street a more pleasant environment. The management of stormwater, i.e. rainwater and meltwater, will also be improved.
Getting around and shopping on Puutarhakatu right now
Construction Site in April–May
Surface work on Puutarhakatu has progressed recently. Curb installation is largely complete between Näsilinnankatu and Aleksis Kiven katu, and work continues between Hämeenpuisto and Näsilinnankatu. Vehicle traffic at the western end of Puutarhakatu has been rerouted to the newly completed roadway.
In the last week of April, surface work will also begin at the Näsilinnankatu intersection, which will result in temporary traffic arrangements in the area. Concrete and cobblestone work is being carried out at the eastern end of the street, near City Hall, and is progressing toward the west.
The access route to Hämeenpuisto will remain open
The previous bulletin mentioned an upcoming road closure from Puutarhakatu to Hämeenpuisto, but thanks to adjustments in the work schedule, this has been avoided, and the access route to Hämeenpuisto to the north can be kept open.
On Saturday, we will take advantage of the quieter streets during the weekend to perform curb work. Preparatory work for connection work is underway in the water main trenches on Aleksis Kiven Katu.
On Aleksis Kiven katu in front of City Hall, finishing work on last year’s surface repairs has begun.
If necessary, please contact the construction site by e-mail [email protected].
The map shows the motor vehicle traffic routes in the area affected by the works.
The aim is to renovate as much as possible in one go, in cooperation between the different actors, so as to cause as little inconvenience as possible and in as short a time as possible.
The renovation of the City Hall and the construction of a new building at the corner of Puutarhakatu and Aleksis Kiven katu are also underway. City Hall and its new building will be completed in spring 2026.
Contact us
You can ask questions or give feedback about the Puutarhakatu project and the future construction site by email: [email protected]
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Project actors
The City of Tampere is the main developer of the Puutarhakatu project. Tampere Water, Tampereen Energia Oy, Tampereen Energia Sähköverkko Oy and telecom operators are also involved. Tampereen Infra Oy is the main contractor of the project. Puutarhakatu will be renewed in cooperation between the parties involved.
The renovation of Puutarhakatu will allow properties bordering the street to improve the accessibility of entrances, for example by removing low thresholds and stairs.