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
Paving work on Puutarhakatu is underway in the block section between Kuninkaankatu and Aleksis Kiven katu. The curb installation work between the blocks will soon be completed, and traffic will be able to return to the designated roadway. Concrete paving work on the sidewalk has begun smoothly.
Surface work will also expand to the section between Näsilinnankatu and Kuninkaankatu. Work will begin with the installation of curbs and continue with concrete paving. At the intersection of Näsilinnankatu and Puutarhakatu, the estimated duration of the work is about one month.
On Saturday, April 11, work will be underway in the block between Näsilinnankatu and Kuninkaankatu, focusing on curb installation.
On Puutarhakatu, at the intersections of Hämeenpuisto and Aleksis Kivenkatu, the water main trenches are still open and preparatory work is in progress.
Starting in the week of April 13, traffic from Puutarhakatu to Hämeenpuisto will be closed to motor vehicles, and Puutarhakatu will become two-way between Näsilinnankatu and Hämeenpuisto. The traffic arrangement is expected to last approximately two weeks. The exact timing of the change will be announced separately.
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.