CompletedPollinator Highway in Tallinn restricted by fencing
The long-awaited Pollinator Highway (Putukaväil) in Tallinn, once a wasteland beneath high-voltage power lines, is now physically complete. However, the playgrounds and sports opportunities it promises remain inaccessible to locals due to a wire fence, as the project is still awaiting official usage permits for its equipment[1].
Initially scheduled for completion by April, the construction has been delayed for about half a year. The city's Urban Environment and Public Works Department attributes this delay, in part, to some work happening during the winter months [1]. The contractor has promised to submit the permit application by the end of July 2025, with the city aiming to issue the permit as soon as possible [1].
Despite the delay, the Pollinator Highway offers some attractions. Milleenium, a local resident, visits the site daily for walking, cycling, or sunbathing. Milleenium appreciates the grilling spots and finds comfort by bringing a blanket from home to sit on the lounge chairs, although they find the material a bit odd [1].
However, opinions on the Pollinator Highway vary widely among residents. Some express dissatisfaction due to the presence of weeds and the amount of asphalt and paving, while others, like architectural historian Karin Paulus, appreciate the variety of features in the transformed public space [1]. Paulus particularly praises the revamped community garden with a stage and design motifs inspired by the high-voltage power lines.
One resident, Ly from Pelguranna, finds the Pollinator Highway to be awful and prefers to see natural beauty rather than the current state of the park [1]. Milleenium, on the other hand, thinks the trees will grow with time and suggests adding a net to make the park perfect.
The dog areas on the Pollinator Highway remain unchanged. The city has not announced a specific date for the park's public opening, but it is expected to be imminent following the permit application submission [1].
[1] Source: Tallinn's Urban Environment and Public Works Department
The Pollinator Highway remains closed to the public, with the expected opening imminent following the permit application submission.The city aims to issue the permit as soon as possible, prioritizing safety and regulatory compliance.Milleenium, a local resident, visits the Pollinator Highway daily and appreciates the grilling spots, despite finding the lounge chairs' material a bit odd.Opinions on the Pollinator Highway vary widely, with some residents expressing dissatisfaction and others appreciating its features.The dog areas on the Pollinator Highway remain unchanged.
The Pollinator Highway's lounge chairs, crafted with design motifs inspired by high-voltage power lines, have a peculiar material that some local residents, such as Milleenium, find slightly odd. Embracing a green lifestyle, Milleenium frequently visits the site for outdoor-living activities like walking, cycling, and sunbathing, even bringing a home-and-garden blanket to sit comfortably on the chairs.
