INFO FOR LOCALS
To see the road closure timings, press on the link below:
The following roads will be closed to public traffic:
The Holsta – Voki – Uue-Saaluse – Mõisamäe – Räpo road section will be closed to all public traffic on Friday, 3 July 2026, from 17:00 to 22:00.
The first competition cars are scheduled to pass through the stage at:
SS 1 – 18:31
SS 3 – 20:22
Road Closure Notice
Due to the national rally event “24th South Estonia Rally 2026”, we would like to inform you that the following streets in the City of Võru, passing by your property, will be closed to public traffic on Friday, 3 July 2026, from 16:30 to 23:00:
- Lembitu Street
- Vabaduse Square
- Vabaduse Street (between Jüri Street and Mäe Street)
- Mäe Street
The following streets in the City of Võru will be closed to public traffic from 12:00 on Friday, 3 July 2026, until 23:59 on Saturday, 4 July 2026:
- Seminari Square
- Seminari Street
- Jüri Street (between buildings No. 6 and No. 20)
- Lydia Koidula Street (from the intersection with Jüri Street to building No. 10)
- Tartu Street (between Jüri Street and Lembitu Street)
The pedestrian section of Katariina Alley will be closed:
- On 3 July from 16:00 to 23:00
- On 4 July from 08:00 to 17:30
The first competition cars are scheduled to pass through the area at:
- SS 2 – 19:06
- SS 4 – 20:57
G.M. Racing Sports Club will ensure that the streets are cleaned and restored after the conclusion of the event.
Additional information regarding traffic arrangements is available at www.tarktee.ee.
We kindly ask you to plan your travel, where possible, outside the road closure periods. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We hope the rally will provide an enjoyable and memorable experience.
The following roads will be closed to public traffic:
The Miilimäe – Uue-Saaluse – Peedo – Ihatsi – Vaskna – Riidmäe road section will be closed to all public traffic on Saturday, 4 July 2026, from 09:00 to 15:00.
The first competition car is scheduled to start:
- SS 5 – 10:08
- SS 8 – 13:21
The following roads will be closed to public traffic:
The Plaani – Suhka – Pari – Puspuri – Tuuka – Ruusmäe road section will be closed to all public traffic on Saturday, 4 July 2026, from 09:10 to 15:10.
The first competition cars are scheduled to pass through the stage at:
- SS 6 – 10:28
- SS 9 – 13:41
The following roads will be closed to public traffic:
The Kõo – Kündja – Leoski – Kivimäe – Salumäe road section will be closed to all public traffic on Saturday, 4 July 2026, from 10:00 to 16:00.
The first competition cars are scheduled to pass through the stage at:
- SS 7 – 11:09
- SS 10 – 14:22
More info regarding road closures: www.tarktee.ee
Restrictions of the road closures:
On the roads that are pointed out above will be held Estonian Rally Championship’s 4th round – South-Estonian Rally 2025. Due to the competition, there will be several road closures during the times that are pointed out above for the everyday traffic. The organizer ensures access to operational vehicles providing assistance (rescue agency, ambulance and fire brigade), access is also guaranteed if, for example, a fire brigade vehicle needs to bring extinguishing water.
What if I absolutely need to get out of the home or go to home?
In this case, please contact with the first safety marshal as soon as possible and tell him about your concern. The safety marshal will contact with the race control using a radio transmitter, and then, if necessary and possible, the Special Stage will be stopped. We ask for the understanding and acceptance of all parties here.
Are the roads being repaired after the rally?
The organizer of the rally organizes the maintenance and, if necessary, repairs of the road as soon as possible, or right after the competition is over and the weather conditions are favorable for the execution of the works.
Is there anything else I should know?
If you have any pets, please make sure that you care of them during the competition to ensure that the animal does not get on the competition route or pose a danger to the spectators.
Can I have a home cafe in my garden during the races to treat rally spectators?
The organizer of the South-Estonian Rally are welcoming the idea if a local resident wants to offer their products from their own garden or baked goods to the rally spectators. Feel free to let us know about it, then we can communicate it more widely (info@lounaeestirally.ee).
If I live next to the Special Stage, do I also need to buy a ticket for myself?
All residents who live in the immediate vicinity of the special stage do not need to purchase a ticket! Thank you for allowing us to host one of the most popular motorsport event in the region on your home roads.
South-Estonian Rally is organized by:
GMSPORT OÜ in co-operation with G.M. Racing Sports Club
Reg. nr: 17246142
Address: Kanariku 5-7, Parksepa Parish, Võru municipality, Võrumaa, 65509
Tel. +372 503 2757
E-mail: info@lounaeestirally.ee
G.M. Racing Sports Club will ensure the repairment and maintenance after the rally. We are asking for your understanding and wish you a great emotions during the rally.