Major construction works will begin next year on the Tallinn-Pärnu-Ikla highway. Several sections will be widened into a 2+2 road. Some of the works will be completed in 2027, and others by the end of 2028.
In 2026, construction will begin on the Kurena-Nurme section. This section is 4.5 kilometers long. The works will last 30 months and cost 31 million euros. Most of the funding comes from the European Union.
In 2026, work will also begin on the Are bypass section. This section is 7 kilometers long. The works will be carried out by Tref Nord and will last 30 months. The cost is 36.5 million euros. Most of the funding comes from the European Union.
In 2026, construction will also begin on the Halinga-Kangru section. This section is 5 kilometers long. The works will last 30 months and cost 25.5 million euros. Most of the funding comes from the European Union.
In 2026, work will begin on the Haimre-Konuvere section. This section is 8.6 kilometers long. The works will be completed in the autumn of 2027. The cost is 37 million euros.
In 2027, work will begin on the Päädeva-Orgita and Haimre junctions. The works will be completed in the autumn of 2027. The cost is nearly 28 million euros.
There are two more sections in the project: Konuvere-Päärdu and Libatse-Halinga. Bids will be accepted in January of next year.
Some sections are still unfunded. The Transport Administration aims to bring the Tallinn-Pärnu-Ikla road in line with European Union requirements.