The streets

The aim of the reform is to clarify Hämeenaukio's traffic arrangements, improve traffic safety, walking and cycling conditions, and create a pleasant cityscape.

Traffic arrangements will be clarified by directing motor vehicle traffic passing through Hämeenaukio from the south side of Hämeenaukio. In addition, a separate parking area will be built, escort traffic at bus stops and the theater will be improved, and the area's lighting will be renewed. Thanks to the new parking area, the number of parking spaces will increase from the current one.

Hämeenaukio belongs to the barrier-free movement target network defined for Riihimäki, so it aims for a special level of accessibility. This means comprehensive consideration of accessibility. In the case of streets, attention is paid to surfaces, height differences, slopes, crossing safety, separation of modes of transport, lighting and accessibility of services in planning and implementation. Everyone benefits from an accessible environment, but it is especially important for people with mobility and functional disabilities and, for example, aging people. In the special level of accessibility, in addition to movement, special attention has been paid to things related to things like seeing, hearing and clarity.

Hämeenaukio has been defined as an area to be developed in the transport system plan of the city of Riihimäki. According to it, the center of Riihimäki will be developed in such a way that the urban environment supports a comfortable living environment and sustainable movement in accordance with the city's strategic goals. The comfort of Hämeenaukio is increased by the square section containing art.

The street plan of the site and the separate landscape plan of Hämeenaukio can be found below in the section "Viewable plans".

The city of Riihimäki, the urban engineering center, responsible developer Arto Rämäkkö and foreman Ilkka Mallenius are responsible for the implementation. The implementation of the site has started in 2023 and the site will be completed according to the plan in the summer of 2024.

Temppelikatu will be renewed as part of the basic street improvement investments.

On Temppelikatu, one-way bike lanes will be made on the edges of the carriageway, while the poor condition surfaces of the current pedestrian paths will be renewed. The movement of cyclists and pedestrians in different spaces improves the safety of the traffic environment experienced by pedestrians in particular, while at the same time promoting the flow of bicycle traffic.

The lighting on Temppelikatu will also be renewed and LED lights will be installed on the street. The new lamps are double-sided, which means that they also illuminate pedestrian paths better than the current lamps. In addition, Temppelikatu's linden tree alley will be renewed. The approximately 50-year-old linden trees along the street have been examined and they are all in poor condition, so the old linden trees are replaced by narrow-leaved linden trees.

Riihimäki Vede's main network is being renovated in connection with the renovation works.

Temppelikatu is part of Riihimäki's barrier-free movement target network, which aims to achieve a special level of accessibility quality. This means comprehensive consideration of accessibility. The goal of the change in the Temppelikatu street plan is to improve pedestrian and cycling routes and promote the conditions for barrier-free movement.

Anniina Aho / Riihimäki kaupunki (tel. 040 330 4925, anniina.aho2@riihimaki.fi) acts as the customer's contact person for the construction of the project regarding street construction works.

The plans of the object can be found below in the section "Viewable plans".

The project started in 2023 and will be completed in the fall of 2024.

The work will continue after the winter break on April 22.4.2024, XNUMX

On Temppelikatu, an initial inspection has been held with the contractor on Tuesday, April 16.4.2024, 22.4, and the work on the site will begin on Monday, April 23.4. by building site arrangements. To enable the works to be carried out, the street lighting on Temppelikatu will be out of order from Tuesday, April 050. from until the new lighting is brought into working condition. The works start from the direction of Hämeenkatu, moving one block at a time towards Puistiko. First, the work on the outside of the carriageway will be carried out, and vehicle traffic on Temppelikatu will be maintained during the work. Parking is limited in the area to the extent necessary for doing the work. The contractor is in contact with the properties in the area regarding work schedules and effects, as well as organizing transportation connections. The contractor tries to mark the access routes to the properties in the work area in such a way that they are easy to find despite the construction site arrangements. The contractor's contact persons at the site are responsible foreman Oskari Niskanen, phone 556 7883 045 and foreman Riku Jääskeläinen, phone 843 6363 XNUMX (Vision Infra Oy). We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the work.

Situation on 17.11.2023 September XNUMX

The city of Riihimäki has tendered the Temppelikatu renovation contract regarding street construction works in 2023-2024. The contract was signed with Vision Infra Oy on 16.11.2023 November 2023. This is the same contractor that has implemented the water supply contract for the site in the summer of 2024. The construction site will be put in winter condition in such a way that the temporary traffic arrangements will be dismantled and the traffic will return to normal, so to speak. Partially demolished concrete slabs are removed from light traffic lanes, so that they do not come off with the plow during winter maintenance. This means that the light traffic lanes will be over the winter without a bonded coating. In the spring, the work will continue as soon as the weather permits. The site will be completed in the fall of 24.11.2023. Winter maintenance is handled by the city of Riihimäki, and any feedback can be directed to maintenance via the feedback service from November XNUMX, XNUMX.

Situation on 1.9.2023 September XNUMX

After the administrative court of Kanta-Häme processed the Temppelikatu case, the Temppelikatu street plan has gained legal force. Riihimäki Vede's water supply renovation project has been underway at the site since the summer, in connection with which the entire street section's water supply has been comprehensively renewed. In connection with the water supply contract, the city's section is now also being built as additional work so that the section of the carriageway would be completely open to traffic when the water supply contract ends. This means the construction of street drainage, i.e. the installation of grate wells, gutter wells and curb stones. In addition, the structural layers of the street will be renovated in connection with the excavation work. The city of Riihimäki will tender the remaining works according to the street plan during this fall, so that the street construction work can continue immediately after the water supply contract is finished. The goal is to have at least the final asphalt surfaces of the roadway done this fall. In addition, depending on the weather, other works may be started during the fall. The completion of the contract will be scheduled for next year.

Situation on 25.5.2023 September XNUMX

This summer only water supply works are being carried out on Temppelikatu. The city of Riihimäki will not do street work on Temppelikatu until the street plan has become law. An appeal was made to the administrative court about the street plan in April. The city will carry out basic improvement and renovation works on Temppelikatu in the fall or next year at the earliest, if the street plan becomes law. The city will inform about these before the work starts. The street plan under appeal does not include a water supply network.

Riihimäki Vesi will renovate Temppelikatu's water and sewer lines in the summer, as they have reached the end of their service life. The water supply renovation does not require cutting down the lime trees on Temppelikatu. Riihimäki Vesi will inform about the Temppelikatu works in more detail next week.

The project is implemented as a self-managed project by the city. The city of Riihimäki, the urban engineering center, responsible foreman Sami Nikkinen and developer Juulia Semi are responsible for the implementation.

The object is being planned. The goal of building the streets of the site is to start in the fall of 2024. You can inquire about construction with the responsible developer Anniina Aho / Riihimäki kaupunki (tel. 040 330 4925, anniina.aho2@riihimaki.fi).

For more information, responsible developer Anniina Aho / Riihimäki kaupunki (tel. 040 330 4925, anniina.aho2@riihimaki.fi).