In
the southern part of Haparanda-Tornio the twintown is slowly growing
together. Since 2002 a new road, Krannigatan/Krannikatu, has appeared.
Between this street and the E4 highway an international shopping center
is planned. So far only the Finnish side is ready with its "Rajalla
– På gränsen" (lit. "On the boundary") mall.
It appears than in the future one inside the mall can walk over the
boundary.
Ortomap
of the area from some years ago. Later the "Rajalla - På
gränsen" mall was finished built.
The
socalled Border Arrow Area is going to be a recreational park.
Just
north of the park we see that the shopping mall (Finnish
"Rajatori") is planned to be divided by the boundary.
FISE
boundary from north towards south. Shopping centre area on Finnish side.
Photographed from the new Krannigatan street.
Same
area from slightly different angle.
From
same point, but towards north. A border video camera is being
adjusted on Finnish side, photographing vehicles leaving Finland.