{"id":8878,"date":"2026-09-10T16:14:04","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T13:14:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turunraitiotie.fi\/?p=8878"},"modified":"2026-09-10T16:15:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T13:15:19","slug":"refurbishment-of-turku-cathedral-bridge-to-alter-city-centre-traffic-in-2027-2028","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turunraitiotie.fi\/en\/refurbishment-of-turku-cathedral-bridge-to-alter-city-centre-traffic-in-2027-2028\/","title":{"rendered":"Refurbishment of Turku Cathedral Bridge to alter city centre traffic in 2027\u20132028"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div class=\"hero hero-50 position-relative bg-bright-yellow\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container h-100\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row h-100 align-items-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-12 col-md-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"page-title pb-2\">News<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"page-subtitle\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6 offset-md-1 px-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-img-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/turunraitiotie.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Turun-Tuomiokirkkosillan-alue-kesalla-2026-1280x720.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"w-100\" loading=\"eager\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"breadcrumb mt-4 mb-0\">\n\t\t\t<p>Refurbishment of Turku Cathedral Bridge to alter city centre traffic in 2027\u20132028<\/p>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\n<section class=\"text-field pt-4 container\" >\n\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col-12 col-md-10 col-lg-8\">\n\t\t<p><em>Press release 10.9.2026, City of Turku and Turku Tramway Alliance<\/em><\/p>\n<h1>Refurbishment of Turku Cathedral Bridge to alter city centre traffic in 2027\u20132028<\/h1>\n<p><strong>The refurbishment of Turku Cathedral Bridge will require the bridge to be closed to all traffic in 2027\u20132028. The decision to refurbish the bridge was made in connection with the Turku tramway decision in May 2026. As an alternative route, it is proposed that Aura Bridge be reserved for public transport, cycling and pedestrians. Other motor vehicle traffic would not be permitted on Aura Bridge. The arrangement is intended to safeguard accessibility to the city centre and ensure the smooth operation of public transport during the exceptional traffic situation. The proposal will be submitted to the City Board of Turku on Monday, 14 September 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In May 2026, the Turku City Council decided that, during the first construction phase of the Port\u2013Varissuo tramway, the Turku Tramway Alliance will refurbish Turku Cathedral Bridge and construct a public transport corridor between Eerikinkatu and H\u00e4meenkatu in preparation for the tramway. Archaeological excavations will also be carried out in the area.<\/p>\n<p>The council\u2019s decision was based on the tramway implementation plan, according to which Turku Cathedral Bridge will be closed for the duration of the refurbishment. The bridge must be renovated as it has reached the end of its service life.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Construction sites always cause disruption, but this project and the associated traffic arrangements have been planned to minimise inconvenience and return the bridge to use as quickly as possible. The refurbishment will also deliver the first section of the new public transport corridor that will be built as part of the tramway project. In total, 12 kilometres of new urban streetscape will be created, including cycle paths, pavements, carriageways and green infrastructure,&#8221; says <strong>Tuomas Heikkinen<\/strong>, Chief of Staff for the City of Turku.<\/p>\n<h3>How people will travel in the area in 2027\u20132028<\/h3>\n<p>From April 2027 to November 2028, Turku Cathedral Bridge and the section between Eerikinkatu and H\u00e4meenkatu will be closed. The closure of the bridge will affect traffic across a wide area of central Turku. The arrangements for different modes of transport during 2027\u20132028 are summarised below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8838 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/turunraitiotie.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Tuomiokirkkosillan-tyomaa-ja-liikennejarjestelyt-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Karttakuva n\u00e4ytt\u00e4\u00e4 ty\u00f6maa-alueen ja liikennej\u00e4rjestelyt Tuomiokirkkosillan alueen rakentamisen aikana vuosina 2027-2028\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turunraitiotie.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Tuomiokirkkosillan-tyomaa-ja-liikennejarjestelyt-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/turunraitiotie.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Tuomiokirkkosillan-tyomaa-ja-liikennejarjestelyt-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/turunraitiotie.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Tuomiokirkkosillan-tyomaa-ja-liikennejarjestelyt-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/turunraitiotie.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Tuomiokirkkosillan-tyomaa-ja-liikennejarjestelyt-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/turunraitiotie.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Tuomiokirkkosillan-tyomaa-ja-liikennejarjestelyt-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/turunraitiotie.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Tuomiokirkkosillan-tyomaa-ja-liikennejarjestelyt-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/turunraitiotie.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Tuomiokirkkosillan-tyomaa-ja-liikennejarjestelyt-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Public transport<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Buses will be removed from Turku Cathedral Bridge in February 2027.<\/li>\n<li>Aura Bridge will be reserved for public transport from February 2027 to November 2028.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Private vehicles<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>During February and March 2027, one traffic lane in each direction will remain in use within the bridge construction area.<\/li>\n<li>Private car traffic will be prohibited on Aura Bridge from February 2027 to November 2028. This arrangement is necessary to maintain accessibility to the city centre and keep buses running on schedule.<\/li>\n<li>Based on traffic modelling, vehicle traffic will be redirected to Martinsilta Bridge, Myllysilta Bridge and Tuomaansilta Bridge.<\/li>\n<li>Some traffic is also expected to use Halistensilta Bridge and the Ring Road bridge.<\/li>\n<li>Through traffic will be encouraged to bypass the city centre using more distant routes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Walking<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pedestrians will be able to cross Uudenmaankatu throughout the construction period.<\/li>\n<li>The Aura River can be crossed via a temporary bridge to be constructed near the location of Turku Cathedral Bridge.<\/li>\n<li>The quality standards of the temporary bridge, including accessibility, are still being assessed.<\/li>\n<li>Library Bridge, Aura Bridge and other permanent bridges will also remain available to pedestrians.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cycling<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cyclists will be able to cross Uudenmaankatu throughout the construction period.<\/li>\n<li>The Aura River can be crossed by bicycle via Library Bridge, Aura Bridge and other permanent bridges.<\/li>\n<li>Cycling on the temporary bridge will not be permitted for safety reasons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Planned implementation and traffic arrangements will save time and money<\/h3>\n<p>The City of Turku and the Turku Tramway Alliance have also examined alternative approaches and their impacts for managing vehicle traffic across Turku Cathedral Bridge. The alternatives are included in the supporting material for the City Board decision proposal (Appendix 5).<\/p>\n<p>Closing Turku Cathedral Bridge throughout 2027\u20132028 enables the project to be delivered as quickly and cost-effectively as possible. If through traffic were allowed on the bridge, construction would need to be carried out in two phases and archaeological excavations would have to be undertaken less efficiently.<\/p>\n<p>The Tramway Alliance estimates that a refurbishment allowing through traffic would extend the project duration from just under two years to almost four years. Costs would increase significantly. The area would also remain a construction site during Turku\u2019s 800th anniversary year. Even under this option, Aura Bridge would still need to be reserved for buses, but for a longer period.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;With the closure of Turku Cathedral Bridge, the number of buses using Aura Bridge will nearly triple. If the bridge is not reserved for buses, traffic queues will spread across a large part of the city centre. Bus services would be delayed and F\u00f6li\u2019s operating costs would rise. According to traffic planning studies, partial driving restrictions are not a workable solution,&#8221; says <strong>Kimmo Suonp\u00e4\u00e4<\/strong>, Director of Urban Construction Services for the City of Turku.<\/p>\n<p>The State has committed to financing the first phase of the tramway project with up to 30 per cent of the costs, or a maximum of 10 million euros.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;If the work is not completed during 2028, receiving state funding will remain possible but uncertain,&#8221; Suonp\u00e4\u00e4 says.<\/p>\n<h3>Tramway project facts<\/h3>\n<p>The estimated cost of the first phase of the tramway project is 33.3 million euros. This includes construction works in the Turku Cathedral Bridge area as well as planning costs for the entire tramway project. In addition, the estimated cost of the archaeological excavations is 15.1 million euros. These figures are in accordance with the tramway decision approved by the City Council in May 2026. The amounts are included in the overall tramway cost estimate of 465.2 million euros.<\/p>\n<p>The tramway will support and guide Turku\u2019s growth while ensuring smooth everyday mobility in the future. Subject to confirmation of state funding, the full 12-kilometre tramway will be built in Turku between 2028 and 2032.<\/p>\n<h3>Links<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/turunraitiotie.fi\/en\/homepage\/construction\/tuomiokirkko-bridge-area-2027-2028\/\">Tuomiokirkko Bridge area 2027\u20132028<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Tramway construction 2028\u20132032<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/turunraitiotie.fi\/en\/homepage\/construction\/\">Overall schedule<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"menur190p\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/paatokset.turku.fi\/kaupunginhallitus?vuosi=2026\" href=\"https:\/\/paatokset.turku.fi\/kaupunginhallitus?vuosi=2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Linkki City Board agenda, 14 September 2026 (in Finnish)\">City Board agenda, 14 September 2026 (in Finnish, turku.fi)<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Further information<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tuomas Heikkinen<\/strong>, Chief of Staff for the City of Turku, tel. +358 50 559 0173<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kimmo Suonp\u00e4\u00e4<\/strong>, Director of Urban Construction Services, City of Turku (project implementation), tel. +358 40 637 4954<\/li>\n<li><strong>Susan Nymander<\/strong>, Planning Manager, City of Turku (temporary traffic arrangements), tel. +358 40 512 3006<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kari-Pekka Lumme<\/strong>, Project Manager, Turku Tramway Alliance (construction and costs), tel. +358 40 866 1811<\/li>\n<li><strong>Juha Saarikoski<\/strong>, Managing Director of Turku Tramway Ltd and Chair of the Management Group of the Turku Tramway Alliance (tramway project and costs), tel. +358 40 336 0117<\/li>\n<li><strong>Minna Tontti<\/strong>, Environmental and Sustainability Manager, Turku Tramway Ltd (archaeological excavations), tel. +358 40 160 2650<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><em>*This translation was produced with AI and reviewed by a human.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"news mtb-80\">\n\t<div class=\"container arts overflow-hidden\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-12\">\n\t\t\n\t\t \n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"section-title\">More news<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t        <div class=\"col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 pb-2\">\n            <div class=\"hls h-100\">\n                <a class=\"link-arts\" href=\"https:\/\/turunraitiotie.fi\/en\/refurbishment-of-turku-cathedral-bridge-to-alter-city-centre-traffic-in-2027-2028\/\" aria-label=\"Read entire article:\">\n                    <div class=\"img-wrapper mb-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/turunraitiotie.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Turun-Tuomiokirkkosillan-alue-kesalla-2026-1280x720.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Kes\u00e4ll\u00e4 otettu kuva Tuomiokirkosta. 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As an alternative route, it is proposed that Aura Bridge be reserved for public transport, cycling and pedestrians. Other motor vehicle traffic would not be permitted on Aura Bridge. The arrangement is intended to safeguard accessibility to the city centre and ensure the smooth operation of public transport during the exceptional traffic situation. 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