Tour of Estonia

Traffic info

From June 4-7, the cycling events Tour of Estonia and Tartu Rattaralli will take place on roads across Estonia. In cooperation with the Estonian Transport Administration and local municipalities, the races will bring temporary traffic restrictions in several regions.

Below you will find traffic information by date and region. We kindly ask all road users to be extra attentive during these days, follow temporary traffic signs and the instructions of traffic controllers, and be prepared for possible delays along the race routes.

Event organiser: Club Tartu Maraton
More information: +372 742 1644, +372 515 0360 or tartumaraton@tartumaraton.ee

• Tallinn-Tartu stage (5.06)

  Race map and time schedule PDF

   

  The ceremonial start will be given at 11:00 in Ülemiste, at the parking lot of Hotel Mercure. Due to the start and the movement of the race convoy, traffic disruptions can be expected on Tartu maantee and surrounding streets from 10:50 to 11:15. Escorted by a police convoy, the group of approximately 120 riders and 60 support vehicles will exit Tallinn via Tartu road. The technical start (0 km) of the race will take place in Assaku. For safety, the police will temporarily halt oncoming traffic during the passage of the convoy. Normal traffic will resume after the police vehicle marking the end of the convoy. Disruptions will typically last no more than 8–10 minutes.

   

  The race route: Tallinn – Assaku –  Jüri – Vaida – Alavere – Albu – Aravete – Järva-Jaani – Vaimastvere – Jõgeva – Palamuse – Luua – Lähte – Vasula – Kõrveküla – Tartu.

   

  To ensure the safety of cyclists, please follow traffic signs and instructions from traffic controllers along the entire race route from 11:00 to 16:00.
  Driving in the same direction as the cyclists is allowed, but passing the police car at the end of the convoy is strictly prohibited. The average speed of the race convoy is 40–50 km/h.

   

  Police escort vehicles will temporarily stop oncoming traffic as the cyclists pass. If signalled by police or a traffic controller, please pull over as far to the side as possible, ideally onto the shoulder, and turn on your hazard lights. Traffic interruptions typically last 10–15 minutes.

   

  We kindly recommend avoiding travel on the race route during the indicated time or being prepared for temporary stops. Residents and local businesses are advised to plan movements outside of the cyclists' estimated passage times.

  

• Jõgeva (5.06)

  The Tour of Estonia Tallinn–Tartu stage will pass through Jõgeva on June 5, approximately between 13:50 and 14:30, during which temporary traffic restrictions will apply.

   

  Route schema and crossings PDF

   

  Traffic will be closed on the race route and intersecting streets from the lead vehicle until all riders and support vehicles have passed. Closures will last around 10 minutes, or slightly longer if the gap between the lead group and the last riders has widened. Please follow instructions from traffic controllers and, if possible, avoid driving on the race route during this time.

   

  Parking is prohibited on:
  – Kesk Street from 12:30 to 14:30
  – Suur Street (section between Lao and Kesk) starting in the morning

   

  We kindly ask residents and visitors to plan their movements outside of the cyclists' estimated passage time and to share this information with others in the area.

  

   

• Kõrveküla (5.06 and 7.06)

  Friday, 5 June

   

  On 5 June, Stage 1 of the Tour of Estonia will pass through Kõrveküla. The cyclists are expected to arrive between 15.00 and 15.40, but the exact time may vary depending on weather, wind direction and the race situation.

   

  Route schema PDF

   

  As the cyclists approach, traffic in the opposite direction will be stopped about 5–10 minutes in advance. Traffic in the same direction will be allowed until the pilot car arrives, about 1 minute before the cyclists. Traffic on Vasula–Kõrveküla road will then be stopped until the entire cyclists’ column has passed.

   

  The column may be split into several groups, so traffic may not reopen immediately after the first cyclists. If the gaps are long enough, crossing the course via intersecting streets is possible with the permission of traffic marshals. Traffic will be reopened by the police vehicle at the end of the column.

   

  Based on previous experience, the stop on Vasula road in Kõrveküla usually lasts up to 10 minutes, but in difficult weather conditions it may last up to 20 minutes. Public transport routes will not change, but buses may be delayed between 15.00 and 15.40.

   

  Sunday, 7 June

   

  On 7 June, the two longer distances of the 45th Tartu Rattaralli will pass through Kõrveküla. Cyclists will leave Tartu via Turu street – Narva road – Roosi street – Jänese street – Narva road – Kõrveküla road – Jõhvi–Tartu road – Kõrveküla – Vasula – Lähte road.

   

  To ensure the safety of more than 2,000 cyclists, Tartu–Kõrveküla road will be closed from 9.50 to 12.00, and Kõrveküla–Vasula road within Kõrveküla from 10.00 to 12.00.

   

  Route schema PDF

   

  During this time, Tartu city buses will not run between Tartu and Kõrveküla, but will turn back via ERMi tee. The nearest stops to Kõrveküla are Kaupmehe and Nõlvakaare. Delays may occur.

   

  • From Kõrveküla, Jõhvi–Tartu road can be reached by detour via streets crossing Vasula road.
  • Properties with access only to Kõrveküla–Vasula road may exit between cyclist groups, but only in the same direction as the cyclists, towards Vasula, until the first intersection, where they must turn onto a detour.
  • Outside Kõrveküla, towards Vasula, vehicles may drive behind the cyclists until it is safe to overtake.
  • From Vahi village, it is possible to exit towards Vahi road or cross the roundabout towards ERM.

• Tartu city (4.-7.06)

  Traffic restrictions and changes will be in effect across the city of Tartu from Thursday, June 4 to Sunday, June 7. We kindly ask everyone to avoid travelling on the race routes whenever possible and to share this information with friends and neighbours. Parking on the race routes is prohibited!

   

  • Due to the construction of the race centre, traffic restrictions will apply on Turu Street starting from Thursday, June 4 at 19:00. Please avoid travelling on the section between Soola and Aida Streets from June 4 at 19:00 until June 7 at 22:00, as major restrictions will be in place and traffic will be disrupted.

   

  • Friday, June 5 – the first stage of Tour of Estonia will finish at Toomemägi, Lossi Street, at approximately 15:30. The race convoy will enter the city between 14:45 and 16:00, during which traffic will be temporarily closed on the route for up to 30 minutes. Please follow the instructions of traffic controllers. Parking is prohibited along the entire race route.
    Route map and car crossing points PDF

   

  • Saturday, June 6, the city streets will host the Tartu Rattaralli children's races and the final stage of Tour of Estonia. Traffic will be closed on the race route from 11:00 to 19:00. Please follow traffic controllers' instructions. Parking is prohibited along the entire race route. Route schema PDF
     

  • Tartu Rattaralli will take place on Sunday, June 7, with the start and finish located in the city centre on Turu Street, near Aura Centre. Please follow traffic controllers' instructions. Route schema PDF

   

  Changes in Tartu bus traffic are available HERE

   

• Ihaste (7.06)

  The Tartu Rattaralli will pass through Ihaste on 7 June from 11.00 to 18.30. Veibri Road, Hipodroomi Road and Ihaste Road will be closed to traffic. Lohkva Road will be one-way — it will not be possible to drive from Ihaste towards Luunja. Crossing the course will be possible at designated crossing points.

   

  For traffic between Tartu and Ihaste, please use the route via Lammi Road and Annelinn, or via Lohkva Road and Räpina Road.

   

  Residents whose only exit is onto a closed road section may, in urgent cases, drive in the same direction as the cyclists until the first intersection, where they must turn onto an alternative detour.

   

  Route schema PDF

• Tartumaa, Vooremaa, Peipsiveere (7.06)

  On Sunday, 7 June, the Tartu Rattaralli route will follow: Tartu – Kõrveküla – Lähte – Elistvere – Maarja-Magdaleena – Kudina – Saarjärve – Sõõru – Kokora – Alatskivi – Selgise – Kaitsemõisa – Vara – Vedu – Kikivere – Aovere – Luunja – Tartu.

   

  To ensure the safety of thousands of cyclists, traffic changes will be in place on the course in coordination with the Estonian Transport Administration. On 7 June from 10.00 to 18.00, please follow traffic signs and the instructions of traffic marshals, and be considerate of cyclists on the road.

   

  The Rattaralli course will mostly remain open to regular traffic. When approaching larger groups of cyclists from the opposite direction, please stop or slow down. When overtaking cyclists from behind, please be extremely careful and signal your manoeuvre with the horn.

   

  On the Luunja–Ihaste section, traffic is only allowed in the same direction as the cyclists.

   

  On Aovere–Luunja road, the speed limit is 50 km/h, and heavy vehicles will be directed to a detour via the city of Tartu.

   

  Please avoid driving on the race course during these hours whenever possible. We hope you will find suitable detours and invite you to come and cheer for the cyclists along the route.

   

  Course map PDF

   

  Estimated Passage Times

   

  	61 km	135 km	27 km
  Start in Tartu Turu str	10:00-10:25	11:00-11:25	11:45
  Rõõmu tee			11:55-12:30
  Kõrveküla	10:05-10:45	11:05-11:45
  Lähte	10:20-11:00	11:15-12:20
  Kukulinna	10:25-11:25	11:25-12:30
  Vedu	10:35-11:50
  Aovere	10:45-12:35	13:15-17:30
  Maarja-Magdaleena		11:40-13:20
  Kokora		12:20-15:00
  Alatskivi		12:30-15:30
  Kaitsemõisa		12:55-15:30
  Vara		13:05-17:00
  Luunja	11:05-13:20	13:35-17:20	12:15-13:20
  Ihaste	11:10-13:50	13:45-17:40	12:30-14:00
  Sõpruse bridge	11:30-14:10	13:55-18:20	12:40-14:30
  Finish in Tartu Turu str	11:30-14:10	13:55-18:30	12:40-14:40