Põhja Avenue and Muuseumi Road have been completed
Tartu City Government Press Release
/ The newly completed streets have created the long-awaited connection between the districts of Annelinn and Raadi, greeting all road users with thousands of bushes and nearly 200 new trees.
This critically important section, which ensures the smooth flow of traffic in Tartu, reduces the traffic load in the centre and on Narva Highway, and also creates a completely new opportunity to pass through the city. In addition to rerouting car traffic, the new road is also an important part of Tartu’s cycling track network and street design, which takes into account the needs of all road users, and creates safe and convenient opportunities for walking, recreational sports, cycling, and driving.
Both streets are completely new to a large extent. The previously existing section of Põhja Avenue on the Jaama Street side was completely reconstructed as part of the project, and the new section of the street leading north from there was completed this year. Muuseumi Road starts at the ERM, with the street having been extended from the intersection of Roosi Street to the roundabout built next to the gardens of Jaamamõisa, where Muuseumi Road meets Põhja Avenue.
On the new streets, cycle and pedestrian track users have been given their own movement corridor, separated from both the carriageway and pavements. Põhja Avenue has a one-way cycling track and footpaths on both sides of the carriageway. On Muuseumi Road, cycling tracks and footpaths are located on the city side of the street. For pedestrians, movement is made easier by the numerous pedestrian crossings, which allow for the crossing of intersections on all branches of the road. There are also several places to rest on both streets, along with benches and litter bins. As Muuseumi Road runs right by the pond, the movement needs of frogs have also been taken into consideration, and four frog tunnels have been installed to allow amphibians to cross the road safely.
A great deal of emphasis has been placed on creating a pleasant urban space and the landscaping. A total of 134 trees and more than 1,200 shrubs were planted along Muuseumi tee, and Põhja Avenue will become a real avenue thanks to the new alley – in total, 48 new trees and more than 3,900 shrubs are now growing along Põhja Avenue. Grasses have been planted by the benches, and crocuses and daffodils in the lawns.
The streets are partially located on land owned by Tartu Rural Municipality, and the project was completed in cooperation with the municipality and Tartu Veevärk. The construction works cost a total of EUR 6 million.
Last changed 11.10.2024