Streetlights are renewed in the northern parts of Oulu

The city of Oulu is exchanging streetlights with LED lights north of the Oulujoki River. The work is estimated to be finished early next year. Approximately 7 000 lamps will be renewed by two contractors. The contract area is the north side of the Oulujoki River, excluding Toppilansaari and Toppilansalmi. 

The goal of renewing lamps is saving energy. The renewal is also affected by the RoHS directive which prohibits the production and import of discharge lamps which are used in streetlights, in the EU region. The directive will come into effect in 2027. The new energy-efficient LED lamps, that dim in the nighttime, will pay for themselves in approximately four years.  

The lamps that have burned out currently are awaiting new LED lamps. However, burned out lamps in critical locations, such as pedestrian crossings and intersections, can be reported as feedback via the feedback service.