Renovation of Puutarhakatu

Proposal phase

A street view from Puutarhakatu, with people crossing the street, green trees and houses on the edges.

Puutarhakatu will be renovated between the parks Vanhankirkonpuisto and Hämeenpuisto. The renovation will start early in the year 2025 and continue 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.

Street section under renovation on the map (between two red points)

Getting around and shopping on Puutarhakatu right now

It is currently possible to shop and move around in Puutarhakatu as usual. The renovation of Puutarhakatu will start early in the year 2025

What is happening in the planning process right now

The two-way cycle path option proposed in the master plan will be refined in line with the City Council's decision to explore the possibility of installing service parking bays on the northern edge of the street. Street plans will be prepared during the summer and early autumn.

The street plans for Puutarhakatu are available for viewing 7.-21.10.2024 on the website www.tampere.fi/katusuunnitelmat (In Finnish only).

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]

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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.