Tallinn to build city centre pedestrian and bike path

During the project, the builder Atemo will repair the concrete walls of the Marta ditch and design the banks to be more natural with rock paving. A maintenance facility will be built at the northern end of the ditch, which will prevent debris from entering the stormwater pipeline. The existing stormwater pipeline will also be reconstructed in the area between the properties of Magdaleena Street 16 and Tondi Street 24a and 26.

A 270-metre-long illuminated pedestrian and bicycle path will be built from the Tondi Street railway crossing to Marta Street. The project includes a 2 metre-wide paved sidewalk and a 2.5 metre-wide asphalt bicycle path. A raised and illuminated threshold is planned for Marta Street, which will improve traffic safety.

“The renovation of the Marta ditch will help solve the problems of rainwater drainage in the area and at the same time create a better and safer space for local residents” 

Two small recreation areas will also be built between the ditch and the roads, where the builder will install benches, trashcans, and bike racks. In the landscape architectural solution, landscape architect Peep Mooras uses larger boulders and logs, which act as barriers, calm bicycle traffic, and provide seating and play areas.

The project has taken into account a dendrological survey conducted in the area, during which the condition and value of existing trees were assessed.

The project was commissioned by the Tallinn Environmental and Municipal Department, designed by Bimap, and built and landscaped by Atemo. The total cost of the contract is €456,000, plus VAT.