Tallinn completes preliminary design for Väike-Ameerika reconstruction — ERR News

Tallinn, Estonia, has completed the preliminary design for the reconstruction of Väike-Ameerika Street and a section of Luha Street. The project presentation is scheduled for October 7, ERR News reports.

New roundabout

The reconstruction will cover Väike-Ameerika Street from Pärnu Highway to Tehnika Street, as well as a section of Luha Street between Väike-Ameerika and Koidu Street. The current five-way intersection is planned to be replaced with a roundabout designed as a public space. Intersection areas are to be raised to slow traffic.

Two-way traffic will be retained on Väike-Ameerika. At the same time, the roadway between Toom-Kuninga and Virmalise streets will be narrowed to provide more space for pedestrians. A one-way traffic option for this section had previously been considered, but it was abandoned during the preparation of the preliminary design.

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Speed, parking and greenery

Near buildings No. 11, No. 13 and No. 15 on Väike-Ameerika, the roadway width is planned to be reduced to four meters. The upgraded streets will include 61 parking spaces and three short-term stopping spaces near Tallinn University of Applied Sciences.

The project also includes trees, shrubs and low-growing vegetation. A speed limit of 30 km/h will apply across most of the area, while local intersections, including near the junction of Väike-Ameerika, Luha and Kesk-Ameerika streets, will have a 20 km/h limit. Bus route No. 32 is to run along Tehnika Street in the future.