Tallinna Vesi will install a stormwater drainage system, Utilitas will upgrade the district heating network, and the city will widen sidewalks, implement traffic-calming measures, and reconstruct street lighting. The goal of these upgrades is to make Salme Street more accessible and safer, particularly for children and the elderly.

Salme Street, located in the Põhja-Tallinn district, is set to undergo reconstruction. It connects Kopli Street and Kalamaja Park and is home to key local landmarks such as the Tallinn Salme Cultural Center and Kalamaja Primary School, along with various businesses and restaurants. The street is used daily by local residents, students, teachers, small business owners, and customers, making it an important thoroughfare for many city dwellers.

"Salme is a distinguished street dating back to the first era of the Republic of Estonia, and many children live and study here. To meet their needs, we will widen the sidewalks and make pedestrian crossings safer," said Tallinn Deputy Mayor Pärtel-Peeter Pere. In addition, traffic-calming measures such as raised intersections will be introduced to create a safer, more accessible neighborhood street for all users.

Street lighting will be installed primarily in green spaces to maximize free pedestrian movement along sidewalks. Sidewalk widths will range from 2 to 2.5 meters, with wider sidewalks planned along the side of the Salme Cultural Center and Kalamaja Primary School.

Parking spaces will be relocated to one side of Salme Street and will be interspersed with low greenery, such as shrubs, and where possible, seating areas and bike racks, to create a more pleasant and greener urban space.
The preliminary design fully preserves the existing mature trees along Salme Street, and no tree removal is planned. During the design phase, it will be determined whether additional trees can be planted along the street.

"The planned spatial design of Salme Street provides a clear vision of the future direction for neighborhood streets in Tallinn. In these areas, the focus is on pedestrian safety and accessibility for people of all ages, from 8 to 80. Additionally, we aim to create spaces where people can linger and enjoy the surroundings by adding benches and greenery," explained Aksel Johannes Part, head of the urban environment planning department at the Tallinn Urban Environment and Public Works Department.

Additional materials (in Estonian language) can be found on the Salme Street website: https://www.tallinn.ee/et/Salmetn.

A public presentation of the project will take place on March 5 at 17:30  at the Salme Cultural Center (Salme St. 12, Tallinn).

Feedback and suggestions can be submitted until March 12 via the feedback form on the website.

Photo: Salme Street in Põhja-Tallinn. Maa- ja Ruumiamet