Rail Baltic and a company Leonhard Weiss make a deal. The deal is for 9.8 million euros. They will build a tunnel between Ülemiste and Lasnamäe. The work should finish by October 31, 2027.
Now people go to Ülemiste mainly by Tartu road. The next option is Smuuli road, but it is far. The new tunnel helps people walk, bike, and drive better. It connects Peterburi road and Suur-Sõjamäe street.
The tunnel is important for Rail Baltic. It helps Ülemiste become a big transport hub. The project connects Estonia to Europe. It also connects parts of Tallinn better.
Anvar Salomets is the boss of Rail Baltic Estonia. He says the tunnel is a big step. It makes traffic smoother and safer. It helps in traffic problems.
Kadi Pärnits works on Ülemiste development. She says the tunnel is a good solution. It helps with traffic near Tartu road and Järvevana road.
Aleksei Dohin is the boss of Leonhard Weiss. He says the deal is important. The tunnel improves connections and safety. It creates new chances for the future.
Leonhard Weiss works on Rail Baltic projects in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. The company builds railways and tunnels.
The deal includes many things. They will build the tunnel, a new platform, and railway base. They will also do drainage and other work.
Tallinn city council approved the tunnel in May 2023.