Peterburi maantee reconstruction starts September 18
Reconstruction of Peterburi maantee will begin on 18 September. The goal of the project is to redesign the street space to make it safer and more people-centred. The work will affect traffic arrangements, and public transport routes will be adjusted.
“This is a very important section of road used daily by thousands of people, not to mention the nearby residential buildings, businesses, as well as Tallinna Pae Gümaasium and the Lasnamäe Sports Complex. Once completed, this section will be safer and more convenient for everyone — drivers, public transport users, cyclists, and pedestrians,” said Julianna Jurtšenko, District Governor of Lasnamäe.
She urged all road users to pay attention to the changes in traffic arrangements and to allow extra time when traveling through the construction area.
During the works, a 2+1 traffic system will be in place: two lanes for outbound traffic and one lane for inbound traffic. Public transport will continue to operate, though several routes will be modified. This autumn, work will focus on the section from Majaka to Väike-Paala towards the city center; next year, construction will continue on the stretch between the T1 shopping center and the Majaka tram stop towards Lasnamäe. Some bus shelters along Peterburi maantee will be relocated temporarily. In the early stages, motorists and bus passengers should expect slightly longer travel times, especially during peak hours.
“The construction has been planned in stages to ensure that traffic and public transport continue to operate with minimal disruption. We are working closely with all partners to ensure the reconstruction proceeds smoothly, delivering a modern and safe street space on one of the city’s most important main roads,” said Ats-Vidrik Tamm, Construction Project Manager at the Tallinn Urban Environment and Public Works Department.
Access to Tallinna Pae Gümnaasium from Pae Street will remain, but Pae Street will become a dead-end road. Access to the Lasnamäe Sports Complex will remain from Majaka Street.
Public transport, including trams, will continue to operate, but from 18 September 2025 to 18 November 2026, bus routes 7, 12, 50, 55, and 58, as well as bus stops on route 54 along Peterburi maantee, will be temporarily altered. The “Pae” stop towards Lasnamäe will be temporarily closed. Detailed timetables, routes, and stop information can be found at transport.tallinn.ee.
Information about the Peterburi maantee reconstruction, including traffic schemes and restrictions, is available here: https://www.tallinn.ee/et/peterburitee.
The reconstruction of the T1–Väike-Paala section will include the installation of approximately 3.5 km of water and sewage pipelines, about 600 meters of gas pipelines, as well as a renewed road surface. Separate pedestrian and bicycle paths will be built on both sides of Peterburi maantee, and intersections along the section will be made safer. As part of the landscaping, some trees will be removed and replaced with new trees and shrubs, including oaks, lindens, currant bushes, and wild roses.
The works will be carried out by Merko Ehitus AS, with a total cost of €6,043,745, and are scheduled to be completed by November 2026.
She urged all road users to pay attention to the changes in traffic arrangements and to allow extra time when traveling through the construction area.
During the works, a 2+1 traffic system will be in place: two lanes for outbound traffic and one lane for inbound traffic. Public transport will continue to operate, though several routes will be modified. This autumn, work will focus on the section from Majaka to Väike-Paala towards the city center; next year, construction will continue on the stretch between the T1 shopping center and the Majaka tram stop towards Lasnamäe. Some bus shelters along Peterburi maantee will be relocated temporarily. In the early stages, motorists and bus passengers should expect slightly longer travel times, especially during peak hours.
“The construction has been planned in stages to ensure that traffic and public transport continue to operate with minimal disruption. We are working closely with all partners to ensure the reconstruction proceeds smoothly, delivering a modern and safe street space on one of the city’s most important main roads,” said Ats-Vidrik Tamm, Construction Project Manager at the Tallinn Urban Environment and Public Works Department.
Access to Tallinna Pae Gümnaasium from Pae Street will remain, but Pae Street will become a dead-end road. Access to the Lasnamäe Sports Complex will remain from Majaka Street.
Public transport, including trams, will continue to operate, but from 18 September 2025 to 18 November 2026, bus routes 7, 12, 50, 55, and 58, as well as bus stops on route 54 along Peterburi maantee, will be temporarily altered. The “Pae” stop towards Lasnamäe will be temporarily closed. Detailed timetables, routes, and stop information can be found at transport.tallinn.ee.
Information about the Peterburi maantee reconstruction, including traffic schemes and restrictions, is available here: https://www.tallinn.ee/et/peterburitee.
The reconstruction of the T1–Väike-Paala section will include the installation of approximately 3.5 km of water and sewage pipelines, about 600 meters of gas pipelines, as well as a renewed road surface. Separate pedestrian and bicycle paths will be built on both sides of Peterburi maantee, and intersections along the section will be made safer. As part of the landscaping, some trees will be removed and replaced with new trees and shrubs, including oaks, lindens, currant bushes, and wild roses.
The works will be carried out by Merko Ehitus AS, with a total cost of €6,043,745, and are scheduled to be completed by November 2026.