The city of Tallinn is set to temporarily close train services on the Endla Street railway embankment to construct cycling tunnels with funding from the European Union. This initiative is part of a broader plan to improve urban mobility in the Kristiine region, which has been a focus since last year. The city's transport authority, Elron, is exploring solutions that may allow for construction without halting train services entirely.

Tallinn's Deputy Mayor, Kristjan Järvan, mentioned that any temporary suspension of rail services could be scheduled for the summer months. However, they are facing challenges as Elron is hesitating to agree to the initial construction phases that would require a temporary halt in rail operations. Efforts are underway to negotiate changes to the construction timeline to accommodate rail traffic, a decision that also implicates the broader transport planning within Estonia.

The project, already contracted to the company Infra in 2025, will see partial funding from the European Regional Development Fund, highlighting the role of EU resources in supporting local infrastructure projects. The construction of these cycling tunnels is essential for enhancing the mobility network in Tallinn, as city officials aim to provide safer and more accessible routes for cyclists in response to increasing urban traffic demands.