Road construction and road conditions in Estonia in 2026: how to find information about road closures and roadworks
Roadworks, road closures and road conditions in Estonia can be checked most quickly on the Transport Administration’s Tark Tee map.Before a longer drive, it is also worth checking the road cameras, information from road weather stations and, if necessary, traffic information from the local government.
In 2026, several major construction and reconstruction projects are taking place on Estonia’s national roads. As a result, the usual route may involve temporary speed limits, traffic controlled by traffic lights, detours or completely closed road sections.
Below is a practical overview of where to find reliable and official information before setting out.
1. Tark Tee – the most important source of traffic information
👉 Tark Tee map – tarktee.transpordiamet.ee
Tark Tee is the Transport Administration’s official traffic information application. Among other things, the map can be used to check:
- roadworks;
- complete road closures;
- detours;
- surfacing works;
- road marking works and surveys;
- traffic restrictions caused by events;
- unexpected road closures;
- weight restrictions;
- height and width restrictions;
- road conditions;
- road weather stations;
- trail cameras;
- real-time traffic disruptions and traffic accidents.
The Tark Tee real-time information layer also displays reports received from the Emergency Response Centre and road users about obstacles and accidents on highways. Traffic restrictions related to Tallinn can also be displayed separately on the map.
How to use Tark Tee?
Before setting off, open the map and check your route. Pay particular attention to the symbols:
“road completely closed” – the road section is not passable for regular traffic;
“roadworks” – traffic may be slower or reorganised;
“detours” – the usual route has been changed;
“emergency closure” – an unexpected event has closed the road;
“real-time information” – there may be an accident, an obstruction or another hazard on the road.
If you have a longer drive ahead, from Tallinn to Tartu, Pärnu, Narva, Võru or a smaller area in Estonia, it is worth opening Tark Tee just before setting off, not only the day before.
2. Where can you check road cameras and actual road conditions?
👉 Transport Administration – road weather stations and road cameras
👉 Tark Tee – road conditions and road cameras
A weather forecast does not always show what conditions are like on a particular highway.
The Transport Administration uses road weather stations and road cameras to monitor road conditions. Road users can use the cameras to assess, for example:
- whether the road surface is wet or snowy;
- whether it is raining in the area;
- what the visibility is like;
- whether the road is covered with snow in winter conditions.
The primary purpose of road cameras is to monitor the road and road conditions, which is why many cameras are aimed directly at the road surface.
This can be especially useful in winter: driving conditions in Tallinn may be good, while the situation in South or East Estonia may be quite different at the same time.
3. Winter road conditions in Estonia – what should you know?
👉 Transport Administration – winter road maintenance
👉 Transport Administration – road maintenance
In winter, you should not assume that all Estonian highways are free of snow and ice all the time.
According to the Transport Administration, winter road maintenance requirements apply when roads are affected by snow, ice, drifting snow or other winter conditions. Different condition levels have been set for national roads, and maintenance depends, among other things, on the road's traffic volume and importance.
As a result, a major highway may be in noticeably better condition than a minor side road.
In winter, before a longer trip, it is always worth checking both the Tark Tee map and the traffic camera images.
4. Where can you find information about major road construction projects in 2026?
If you want to know not only about current traffic restrictions but also which major construction and reconstruction projects on national roads are planned, it is worth consulting the Transport Administration's road maintenance plan.
👉 National Road Maintenance Plan – Transport Administration
The road maintenance plan outlines the principles for preserving and developing national roads and publishes a list of national road construction and reconstruction projects. The current plan covers the years 2026–2029.
This is a good source if you want to know in which areas major roadworks may last longer than a few days or weeks.
However, use Tark Tee to check daily traffic conditions, as the road maintenance plan does not replace real-time traffic information.
5. In Tallinn, also check Tallinn's real-time information
Information on national roads does not always provide a complete overview of what is happening on city streets.
In Tallinn, there is a separate official system for this:
👉 Tallinn real-time information map
👉 Tallinn real-time information
👉 Tallinn – streets and public space
For example, the Tallinn real-time information map can be used to check:
- temporary street closures;
- excavation work;
- emergency excavation work;
- emergency work;
- weight restrictions;
- other works and restrictions taking place on streets.
The system displays both ongoing and planned works, together with their start and end times.
This is especially useful when driving to Tallinn city centre or to an area where major street, water, electricity or communications works are taking place.
6. But what about Tartu, Pärnu, Narva and other cities?
If a restriction concerns a local street or municipal road, bear in mind that not all the information may be shown on the Transport Administration’s national roads layer.
In that case, check:
- Tark Tee;
- the official website of the relevant city or municipality;
- local government traffic news or real-time information.
Tark Tee itself notes that the national roads traffic restrictions layer displays restrictions on national roads; there is a separate layer in the application for restrictions related to Tallinn.
Therefore, for a smaller local road or city street, do not assume that all changes will be visible on a single map.
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7. Where should you report a dangerous situation on a highway?
Road information phone 1247
👉 Transport Administration – road information number 1247
👉 Emergency Response Centre – national information number 1247
If you notice a problem on a state road, you can report it around the clock by calling 1247.
The Transport Administration recommends calling 1247 to report issues, for example, when:
- there is an obstruction on the road;
- debris has been left on the road after a traffic accident;
- there are dangerous potholes in the road;
- the gravel road is in very poor condition;
- the road is flooded;
- the road is slippery or snow has drifted onto it;
- there are loose stones or gravel on the road;
- a road sign is broken, missing or misleading;
- a tree has fallen onto the road;
- there is another situation on the road that poses a danger to traffic.
1247 is free to call from Estonian networks. From abroad, you can call +372 600 1247.
8. When should you call 112?
👉 Emergency Response Centre – emergency number 112
112 is not the regular road information number.
Call 112 if a person's life, health, property or the environment is in danger, or there is reason to believe that such a danger is imminent.
Näiteks:
- a traffic accident has occurred and someone may be injured;
- a vehicle or another obstruction poses an immediate danger to road users;
- the police, rescue services or an ambulance are needed.
Calling the emergency number 112 is free.
A simple rule:
dangerous road conditions or a problem on a national road → 1247
immediate emergency → 112
9. Are Google Maps and Waze enough?
Google Maps and Waze are very useful for tracking routes, traffic jams and estimated travel times.
However, it is also worth using Tark Teed to check official roadworks, road closures and road conditions on national roads.
In addition to official information, Tark Tee also includes separate alerts from Waze, for example about disrupted traffic flow, obstacles on the road or difficult road conditions.
So a practical combination is:
Tark Tee → official roadworks, closures, restrictions and road conditions;
Google Maps or Waze → route, traffic jams and current traffic.
10. Roadworks often involve more than just a road closure
Not all roadworks involve a complete road closure.
Traffic can also be slowed by:
- temporary speed limits;
- traffic-light-controlled road sections;
- use of a single lane;
- temporary roads;
- surface dressing work;
- road marking work;
- detours.
Therefore, on a longer journey, it is worth allowing extra time in your schedule even if Tark Tee shows that the route is open.
This is especially important if you need to arrive by a specific time for:
- to the airport;
- to the port;
- to the ferry;
- to the train;
- a concert or sporting event;
- a doctor's appointment;
- to an important meeting.
11. When should you check road information?
The safest approach is to carry out three checks.
The day before the trip
Check for major roadworks, long-term closures and possible detours.
👉 Tark Tee
Just before setting off
Check for new traffic restrictions, live updates and, if necessary, traffic cameras.
👉 Tark Tee
👉 Road cameras and weather stations
In bad weather
Be sure to also check information on winter road maintenance and actual road conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Where can you check for road closures in Estonia?
The most important official source is Transpordiameti Tark Tee. The map lets you view fully closed roads, roadworks, detours and other restrictions.
Where can you check for roadworks in Estonia?
Ongoing roadworks and traffic restrictions on national roads can be found on the Tark Tee map. Information about major, longer-term projects is also available in the national road maintenance plan.
Where can you check for street closures in Tallinn?
Use the Tallinna operatiivinfo kaarti. It shows temporary street closures, excavation work, emergency repairs and other restrictions.
Where can you check winter road conditions?
Use Tark Tee and the information from Transpordiamet’s weather stations and road cameras.
Where should you report a dangerous situation on a national road?
Helista 1247. Teenus töötab ööpäevaringselt ning sinna saab edastada infot riigiteedel olevate probleemide kohta.
When should you call 112?
If a person’s life, health or property, or the environment, is in danger, or if the urgent intervention of the police, rescue services or an ambulance is needed, call 112.
Important links in one place
Estonian national road traffic information and closures:
👉 Tark Tee
Road cameras and weather stations:
👉 Transpordiamet – road weather stations and cameras
Winter road conditions and maintenance:
👉 Transpordiamet – winter road maintenance
National road maintenance:
👉 Transpordiamet – road maintenance
Major planned road construction projects 2026–2029:
👉 National Road Maintenance Plan
Tallinn street closures and roadworks:
👉 Tallinn real-time information map
Traffic information for Tallinn:
👉 Tallinn – streets and public space
Problem on a national road:
👉 Road information phone number 1247
State information 1247:
👉 Emergency Response Centre – 1247
Emergency:
👉 Emergency number 112
Spend one minute checking before you drive
The simplest habit is to open Tark Tee before a longer drive and check your route.
Review:
roadworks → closures → detours → real-time information → road conditions → road cameras.
One minute before setting off can save a lot of time later and help avoid unpleasant surprises.
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The article’s official sources and links were checked as of 17 August 2026. Roadworks, road conditions and temporary traffic restrictions can change quickly, so always check the latest information through official channels before driving.
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