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Hot weather (above 25ºC) increases the risk of heatstroke, so it’s essential to know how to protect your health and that of your loved ones. Clean drinking water, provided by numerous public water points in Tallinn, plays a crucial role.

On Wednesday, July 3, construction will begin on Kadaka puiestee to replace the current deteriorating overpass with a new viaduct. This project aims to ensure a safer traffic environment for all road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles. The construction will result in changes to traffic arrangements and public transport operations.

On Wednesday, June 26, major reconstruction work will begin on Lastekodu Street, resulting in a high-quality urban space where people can safely and comfortably move on foot, by bike, or by car. The construction will bring changes to downtown traffic and, in later stages, to public transportation.

Starting Tuesday, June 25, water and sewer line construction will begin on Suur-Ameerika Street, resulting in traffic restrictions and changes to public transport routes.

High air temperatures have pushed road surfaces in Tallinn above 50 degrees Celsius, causing heated bitumen to rise to the surface in some road sections. This is most common on busy streets and at junctions.

The summer heatwave has taken hold, and with it the increased need for drinking water. At the beginning of June, AS Tallinna Vesi opened public water taps, where you can get clean drinking water free of charge until the end of September.

Tallinna Kiirabi (Tallinn Emergency Medical Service) points out that with the current exceptionally hot weather, people should be very careful in the sun and drink plenty of water.

From 22 March, in Lasnamäe, the construction of the Lasnamäe light traffic route that began at the end of last year will continue on the section between J. Smuuli Road and Valge Street.

On Tuesday 28 March, AS Tallinna Vesi will be switching the water supply for the district of Nõmme to the drinking water from the Ülemiste water treatment plant for a period of 12 hours. The purpose of this test is to map out opportunities to ensure the water supply for the people and businesses of Nõmme in the event that the district suffers a wide-scale blackout and its well pump stations cannot supply them with water.

The Rescue Board, in cooperation with the Environmental Board and the Põhja-Tallinn District Government, is cleaning up the pollution of old heavy fuel oil discovered in the central part of Stroomi beach. Until the beach is inspected and cleaned up, swimming on Stroomi beach is strictly not recommended. Going into the water is at swimmers’ own risk.