Last summer, large-scale reconstruction work began on Lastekodu tänav in central Tallinn.

By mid-February, underground utility construction had been completed on Liivalaia tänav and Masina tänav in the section between Lastekodu tänav and Tartu maantee. Work is also nearing completion on Lastekodu tänav between Liivalaia and Odra streets.

On the section between Odra and Masina streets, utility work will continue through the summer, the city government announced.

The temporary closure of Odra tänav is necessary due to intersection reconstruction, which includes the installation of underground utilities at the Lastekodu and Odra intersection as well as in the entrance area of Tallinn Bus Station, the city government noted.

"The contractor is doing their best to stay on schedule and minimize disruption for both local residents and all other city dwellers. However, due to the scale of the construction work, a temporary closure of Odra tänav is necessary and traffic will be redirected via alternative routes. We recommend that people use different routes whenever possible to reach their destinations," said Randar Jõesaar, head of the construction department at Tallinn's Urban Environment and Public Works Department.

City bus routes to be rerouted

Two city buses that use Odra tänav will be rerouted for the duration of the street closure.

The number 54 bus route will detour via Juhkentali tänav, Masina tänav and Tartu maantee. The Bussijaam stop will be temporarily relocated to Juhkentali tänav. The route toward Väike-Õismäe will remain unchanged.

The number 67 bus will travel toward Lasnamäe via Lembitu tänav, Liivalaia tänav, Pronksi tänav and Kunderi tänav. Stops along the detoured route will include Hotell Olümpia on Liivalaia tänav, Paberi as well as another temporarily relocated Bussijaam stop on Kunderi tänav, just ahead of the intersection with Türnpu tänav.

Heading toward Mustamäe, the number 67 bus will travel along Türnpu tänav, Tartu maantee, Liivalaia tänav and Lauteri tänav, and stop at Keskturg on Tartu maantee.

During this three-month period, long-distance buses will access Tallinn Bus Station either via Masina tänav or Filtri tee, depending on their direction of travel. Public transport will be unable to access the bus station from Tartu maantee.

Masina tänav also closed to regular traffic

In addition to Odra tänav, Masina tänav will likewise be closed to regular traffic. During construction, access will be ensured for local residents' vehicles, service transport and public transport.

Tallinn city government noted that if anyone needs to drop off or pick anyone up from Tallinn Bus Station, a small section of Odra tänav, next to the taxi stand, will be accessible via Filtri tee or Juhkentali tänav.

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