Several roadworks in the city are nearing completion, bringing some relief to traffic and allowing certain bus lines that were previously diverted to return to their usual routes. However, ongoing projects in Tallinn will continue to affect traffic in the coming weeks.

Deputy Mayor Pärtel-Peeter Pere noted that the new streets being completed this fall will provide better pathways for walking and cycling, as well as improved road conditions that will enhance the quality of public transportation. "I encourage everyone to use public transport or bicycles, especially in the city center, to help prevent traffic congestion at the start of the school year," Pere said. "In Nõmme, with the construction of the new bridge on Kadaka puiestee, I also suggest considering taking the train to avoid driving through Nõmme center and the Hiiu railway crossing."

During the last week of August, the construction work on Liivalaia Street and the Liivalaia-Tartu maantee intersection was completed, significantly easing traffic congestion in the city center. However, due to the ongoing construction of the Old City Harbour tramway, Laikmaa, Hobujaama, and Kuunari streets will remain closed after September 1. The new tram line is expected to open early next year. Ehte Street will reopen to traffic on September 4, and bus stops on Mere puiestee will return to their usual locations on September 15. The reconstruction of the public transport stop on Kaarli puiestee was delayed due to archaeological excavations, but the work is expected to be completed by September 25, allowing the currently closed lanes to be reopened. The construction of the Tondi grade-separated railway crossing is set to be completed by October 4.

The construction of the Järve pedestrian crossing will be completed by October 30. Additionally, the technical network construction work on Auna, Aru, and Ristiku streets, commissioned by AS Tallinna Vesi, will conclude in October. The reconstruction of the water, sewage, and stormwater pipelines on Metsavahi tee will finish by November 17, the same date when the reconstruction of the sidewalk and street lighting on Paavli Street is expected to be completed. The construction work on Lastekodu Street will continue until October 2025. The construction of the viaduct on Kadaka puiestee is scheduled to be finished next summer, but the viaduct will be opened to vehicular traffic by December this year.

According to Deputy Mayor for Transport Kristjan Järvan, several bus lines will return to their regular routes starting September 1, after being altered due to construction work. "Starting from the beginning of the school year, both public transport and pedestrians will be able to use the Tondi viaduct, with the rest of the traffic being allowed from early October. Additionally, road markings across the city will be refreshed, with a particular focus on crosswalks near schools and kindergartens to ensure a safe route for students," Järvan said.

Tallinn's public transport will switch to its autumn-winter schedule starting September 1, which will involve changes to several bus routes and all trolleybus schedules, though tram schedules will remain unchanged. The updated schedules and routes can be found on the website transport.tallinn.ee.

More information about significant construction projects is available on Tallinn's website at https://www.tallinn.ee/en/teed, and daily construction updates can be found on the operational information page opinfo.tallinn.ee.