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City seeks feedback on Petrooleumi Street redevelopment plans

City seeks feedback on Petrooleumi Street redevelopment plans

The Tallinn Urban Environment and Public Works Department and the Tallinn City Centre Administration have introduced redevelopment plans for Petrooleumi Street.

Petrooleumi Street in the city center is set to undergo reconstruction, including the installation of a new stormwater drainage system, safer sidewalks, upgraded road surfaces, improved street lighting, and redesigned utility infrastructure. A variety of trees and shrubs will be planted along the street, with greenery separating the sidewalks from the roadway, ensuring a logical continuation and strong connections between major roads. Additionally, the public transport stop on Narva maantee will be relocated, and a new bike lane will be created to link the existing lanes on Narva maantee and Reidi tee.

"We are reducing flood risks in one of the most vulnerable areas of the city. Once the stormwater collector is built, we can proceed with the long-awaited redevelopment of Tina and Vase Streets, as their stormwater systems are interconnected," said Tallinn Deputy Mayor Pärtel-Peeter Pere.

Between Reidi tee and Tuukri Street, Petrooleumi Street will be converted to two-way traffic. Between Tuukri Street and Narva maantee, the street will transition to a 1+1 lane configuration, allowing for a significant expansion of green spaces, including a small park area with seating and recreation spots.

"The completion of Reidi tee has shifted most port traffic to that route, reducing the need for extensive roadway capacity on Petrooleumi Street. However, it's essential to ensure safer conditions for pedestrians and cyclists. To achieve this, the Narva maantee and Petrooleumi Street intersection will be made more compact, eliminating the right turn toward Kadriorg to provide safer crossings," explained Aksel Johannes Part, Head of the Urban Environment Planning Department at the Tallinn Urban Environment and Public Works Department. "The redesign of the Narva maantee intersection is a crucial change, as the current setup is complex and unsafe for all users. These changes aim to make the intersection safer and more intuitive for everyone," Part added.

The tall greenery along Petrooleumi Street will be preserved to the fullest extent, and the city will significantly enhance the streetscape by planting a variety of smaller and larger shrubs as well as other plants. Additionally, an avenue of trees will be created along the street, with additional trees planted within green areas. The planned greenery will extend along Tuukri Street toward the city center, making the urban space greener and more pleasant.

"Green areas are not just for aesthetics—they improve air quality, reduce noise, and provide residents with enjoyable spaces for recreation. The Petrooleumi Street project demonstrates that even densely populated urban areas can strike a balance between modern solutions and nature conservation," said City Centre Governor Sander Andla.

The project is co-funded by the European Union.

Project details and related materials are available for review from December 16, 2024, to January 8, 2025, at the Tallinn City Centre Administration office (Nunne Street 18, Tallinn) or online at https://tallinn.ee/petrooleumi.

A public discussion of the preliminary design conditions will take place on January 6, 2025, at 5:30 PM at the Tallinn City Centre Administration hall.

Feedback and suggestions can be submitted until January 8, 2025, via email to [email protected], through the feedback form on the project website, or at the public discussion event.