Linnankatu will reopen for traffic to the harbour as of 23 June
Linnankatu in front of Turku Castle will be opened to traffic on Tuesday after Midsummer. At the same time, a new phase of work will begin on Satamakatu, closing traffic between Vallihaudankatu and Linnankatu. There will also be changes to parking areas in the harbour area.
The extensive renewal project of the streets in the Port of Turku has affected driving routes and parking arrangements in the area since last autumn. After Midsummer, the arrangements will become slightly easier when Linnankatu in front of Turku Castle is opened to traffic and it will once again be possible to drive to the harbour from the city centre.
The section of Linnankatu between Satamakatu and Toinen poikkikatu will remain closed.
The closure of Satamakatu will change parking arrangements in the area. Some parking spaces in the harbour area will be moved to a temporary parking area between Kuljetuskatu and Juhana Herttuan puistokatu. The parking areas near the terminals will remain unchanged. The updated parking areas are shown on the map.
The changes are expected to remain in force until August 2027. Access to properties in the area will be maintained throughout the construction work.
Kesärauha Festival will affect traffic in June
Linnankatu between Satamakatu and Vallihaudankatu will be used by Kesärauha Festival from 5 to 17 June. During this time, the pedestrian and cycling route through Linnankatu will be closed, and access will be directed via Vallihaudankatu and Satamakatu.
After the festival, Linnankatu will be opened to traffic on 23 June, but construction work in the area will continue.
More detailed information about the Kesärauha arrangements is available on the festival website.
Tuontikatu is closed under Pahaniemi Bridge until 30 October
Tuontikatu is temporarily closed to vehicle traffic under Pahaniemi Bridge between Vientiväylä and Tuontiväylä. The closure is extended and will remain in force until 30 October.
