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Construction of the Pirkkala–Linnainmaa Tram Line Progressing During Spring and Summer – Tracks, Stops, and Street Surfaces Under Construction
Tramway construction in Hatanpää, Härmälä, Partola, and Kaupinlaakso is progressing on schedule. Most of the municipal infrastructure work will be completed during summer 2026, and some of the...
How is a bridge built? A look behind the scenes of tramway bridge construction
Three bridges along the Pirkkala–Linnainmaa tramway route are currently being renewed. For most of us, bridges are just an ordinary part of everyday travel, and we rarely stop to think about how...
First year of the Pirkkala-Linnainmaa tramway construction: close to a third of the work completed
The expansion of Tampere’s tram route towards Pirkkala and Linnainmaa began a year ago on December 11, 2024. During the busy construction year, work has progressed even ahead of schedule, with 30...
Traffic circle at Hatanpään and Tampereen valtatie intersection to be removed already in 2026
Construction of the tramway on Hatanpään valtatie continues for the next couple of years. A weekday driving ban was implemented on the street in September 2025, and work phases have been...
Through traffic restricted on Hatanpään valtatie on weekdays to improve traffic flow
Construction of the tramway extension towards Pirkkala is currently underway on Hatanpään valtatie. Due to temporary traffic arrangements and high traffic volumes, traffic jams have been occurring....
How is a tramway built? Get to know the principles
The route of the Tampere Tramway will expand from Sori Square to Partola in Pirkkala and from the Kauppi Campus to Ruotula during the years 2024–2028. Building a tramway is a multi-stage process....
Preparing for future tram traffic — traffic arrangements at Itsenäisyydenkatu in June
On Itsenäisyydenkatu, between Salhojankatu and Yliopistonkatu, Tampere’s Tramway will be carrying out track changes from the end of May to the beginning of September as part of the tram route...
A roundabout to be introduced at the intersection of Hatanpään Valtatie and Lahdenperänkatu in week 18
Construction of the tramway on Hatanpään Valtatie is progressing as planned. At the turn of April and May, the work area will expand further south along the street. As part of this extension, a new...
Main cycling routes directed to detours during the construction of the Pirkkala–Linnainmaa tramway
Due to the construction of the Tampere Tramway Pirkkala–Linnainmaa Alliance tramway, the regional main cycling routes have been marked with temporary cycling signs. The route change entered into...
First tracks of the new Pirkkala–Linnainmaa tramway to be laid in the summer
The construction of the Pirkkala–Linnainmaa tramway will pick up pace in the spring and summer of 2025. For this reason, new traffic arrangements will also be made and, for example, roundabouts...
Construction of the Pirkkala–Linnainmaa tramway is progressing – roundabout to be introduced at the junction between Hatanpään valtatie and Tampereen valtatie on 18 March
The Tampere Tramway Pirkkala–Linnainmaa Alliance will continue the construction of the tramway as planned. On 18 March, a significant change will be made to the traffic arrangements at the junction...
The Tampere Tram Pirkkala-Linnainmaa Alliance will start construction of the Härmälänoja and Viinikanlahti bridges and expand the lane arrangements on Hatanpään valtatie
Work of the Tampere Tram Pirkkala-Linnainmaa Alliance is progressing as planned, and new work phases of tramway work will begin in February. “Work is off to a good start at the beginning of the...
Tampere Tramway Pirkkala-Linnainmaa Alliance starts first phase construction work
Tampere Tramway’s Pirkkala-Linnainmaa Alliance starts the tramway construction work on 11 December. Construction will begin with the preparation of traffic arrangements, which will be phased in...
The implementation plan for the Pirkkala–Linnainmaa tramway is complete – call for stakeholder opinions on the plan
The development phase of the Pirkkala–Linnainmaa alliance of the Tampere Tram has progressed as planned and the tramway implementation plan (in finnish) is now complete. Tampere Tramway Ltd, the...
Planning of Pirkkala and Linnainmaa tram route is progressing – Tampere street plan proposals are available on the city website
The planning of the Pirkkala and Linnainmaa tram route sections has proceeded to the next phase, and the official Tampere street plan proposals are available between 5 and 19 Aprilon the website of...
Street plan drafts for the Pirkkala and Linnainmaa tramway sections now available for viewing – comment on the plans on the alliance website
Tampere Tram’s Pirkkala–Linnainmaa alliance has published street plan drafts for the future tramway route on www.pirkkalalinnainmaa.fi. In addition to the tramway route, the plans demonstrate...
Implementation planning of tramway to Pirkkala and Linnainmaa progressing on schedule – tramway and street plans to be presented during the spring
The development phase of the Tampere Tram’s Pirkkala–Linnainmaa alliance, which started at the end of last year, is progressing as planned. During the development phase that will continue until...