In the Operation Sandstorm, the sandblasting sands of the city centre are removed, and the streets and parking spaces are washed.
The sandstorm operation covers a large area in the centre. You can check the cleaning areas and the schedule for the weekend on the attached map.
The city posts signs in areas that need to be emptied of cars approximately 2–3 days before the cleaning work begins, telling the vehicle owners there when they should move their vehicles elsewhere. Residents can move their cars to Toriparkki.
Cars that have not been moved despite the move request will be towed to the Market Square. The costs of the transfer are 130 euros, and it is collected from the car owner. The signs are valid until the city has removed the relocation signs.
After the Operation, normal sand removal continues the streets surrounding the city centre.
Schedule for the street cleaning
The schedule is marked with different colours on the map below.
Friday: Green
Saturday: Red
Sunday: Orange
Monday: Blue
Free parking at Toriparkki during the Sandstorm
You can move your car to Toriparkki to avoid the Sandstorm. Parking in Toriparkki is free of charge from Thursday 25 April at 19 until Monday 29 April at 9.
Turn off the automatic camera parking before driving to Toriparkki
Remember to turn off automatic camera parking if you use a parking application. There is no charge for parking when automatic camera parking is off. Fees charged through the application are non-refundable.
Article edited 18.4.2024 at 8:57. Dates of the Operation changed due to weather.