Tallinna Vesi will install new water supply, stormwater, and sewer pipelines on both streets. Värvi Street will receive a new road surface and lighting. Additionally, Utilitas will partially renovate district heating pipelines on Värvi Street.

Separate pedestrian and bicycle lanes will improve mobility and safety. To calm traffic, the city will introduce a speed limit of 30 km/h on certain sections of Värvi Street and 20 km/h from the Heinavälja Street intersection. Raised intersections will also be installed on Värvi Street, and pedestrian crossings will be made safer with speed bumps. During construction, the entrance to Tallinn Circular Economy Center will be relocated from Veskimetsa Street.

The city will plant nearly 100 trees and 550 square meters of shrubs, which will provide shade in summer and reduce wind tunnels. To accommodate new pedestrian and cycling paths, 31 trees—mostly bush-like mountain pines—will be removed. Lower shrubs will be planted at intersections to ensure better visibility.

Existing green spaces will be preserved and cleaned of debris. Benches, bike racks, and drinking water fountains will be added to enhance the urban space.

“We are planting more trees than before, building pedestrian and bicycle paths, improving traffic flow, and creating sports facilities for Kristiine residents along the beautiful Värvi Street,” said Tallinn Deputy Mayor Pärtel-Peeter Pere.

Additionally, the city will build an outdoor gym, a basketball court, and a table tennis table at the Värvi 10a property. The recreational area will be surrounded by shrubs and trees to provide shade and privacy for nearby residential areas.

The street reconstruction project was commissioned by Tallinn’s Urban Environment and Public Works Department, designed by Keskkonnaprojekt OÜ, and will be carried out by Watercom OÜ. The project is co-financed by Tallinna Vesi and Utilitas.

"Construction will begin in March with the installation of pipelines and cables, followed by the construction of sports facilities, sidewalks, and urban furniture in the summer. Asphalt paving for the entire Värvi Street will take place from August to September. Landscaping and greenery work will be completed in early autumn, with the project set to conclude in September," said Randar Jõesaar, Head of the Construction Department at Tallinn’s Environment and Public Works Department.

The street reconstruction plans (in Estonian language) can be viewed online at https://www.tallinn.ee/et/varvi.

A public information session on the construction works will be held on February 20 at 17:30 at Mustjõe gümnaasium, located at Paldiski maantee 83.

Background information:
The first public introduction of the street reconstruction draft took place for local residents on October 6, 2022. A second public presentation was held on November 15, 2022, at the Kristiine District Government. Feedback and suggestions received from residents have been taken into account, and minor adjustments have been made to the initial project design.