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 works in September
Cycle track surfacing work on Puutarhakatu will take place on Monday 21 September between Hämeenpuisto and the Kuninkaankatu intersection. The cycle track will be surfaced with red asphalt, and the work will cause temporary changes to traffic arrangements. Crossing the cycle track will only be possible via temporary crossing covers installed at the worksite, as the red pigment in the asphalt can easily stick to shoes and vehicle tyres. In addition, vehicle traffic across the Näsilinnankatu intersection will be stopped for approximately 15 minutes while the work is underway, at some point between 7 am and 6 pm.
The renovation of Puutarhakatu is nearing completion. Traffic lights at Hämeenpuisto are scheduled to be brought into operation during the week beginning 21 September, and street lighting is being completed along the entire street. Finishing work on paving and street furniture is also ongoing.
Water main works at the Aleksis Kiven katu intersection are continuing and temporary traffic arrangements remain in place in the area.
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.