Renovation of Puutarhakatu

An excavator at the Puutarhakatu construction site at the eastern end of the street.
Puutarhakatu will be renovated between the parks Vanhankirkonpuisto and Hämeenpuisto. The renovation started in March 2025 and continues until 2026. The renovation is being carried out because the water and sewer pipes have reached the end of their useful life and need to be replaced. District cooling pipes will also be built on the street.

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 works in August

The base asphalt layers have now been completed, and the next paving works will take place during the week beginning 14 September. Installation of the granite stones is progressing at the intersection of Kuninkaankatu and Puutarhakatu.

Finishing work on surface structures will continue at the intersection areas, while most of the remaining work phases will be concentrated east of Aleksis Kiven katu. During the week beginning 31 August, we will start repair work on an old water supply valve on Aleksis Kiven katu in front of the Kela office. During this phase of the work, the parking spaces in front of Kela will be temporarily unavailable.

Trees will be planted along the street during the autumn.

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. 

Traffic arrangements on Puutarhakatu starting March 16, 2025, on the map.
Access routes from 17.3.2026 on Hämeenpuisto and Puutarhakatu.

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. 

Cyclists and walkers on the left, cars on the right on the street and at a stop.
View of Puutarhakatu after the renovation. (Photo: Ramboll)

Contact us

You can ask questions or give feedback about the Puutarhakatu project and the future construction site by email: [email protected]

Your message will be forwarded to the right person.

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. 

Mikko Siiro
Construction of a street, commissioned by the City of Tampere: Construction engineer
Phone:
041 731 1568
Petri Kantola
Construction of a street, commissioned by the City of Tampere:
Phone:
050 364 6095
Timo Seimelä
Traffic planning, commissioned by the City of Tampere:
Pasi Palmu
Street design, commissioned by the City of Tampere:
Phone:
040 801 6812
Karo Kilpinen
Electrical cables, district heating and district cooling, commissioned by Tampereen Energia Oy:
Phone:
040 773 9165
Juho Riikonen
Contractor, Tampereen Infra: Työmaapäällikkö
Phone:
041 731 0942
Aaro Liukko-Sipi
Contractor, Tampereen Infra: Foreman
Phone:
041 731 0798
Updated 31.8.2026