Renovation of Puutarhakatu

Puutarhakatu renovated between the parks Vanhankirkonpuisto and Hämeenpuisto. The renovation started in March 2025 and continues until 2026. The renovation was being carried out because the water and sewer pipes have reached the end of their useful life and needed to be replaced. District cooling pipes also built on the street.

After the renovation, the street 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 improved walking and cycling conditions and road safety, and made the street a more pleasant environment. The management of stormwater, i.e. rainwater and meltwater, also improved.

The aim was 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 was also underway. City Hall and its new building 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)

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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.