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The City of Vantaa Board tabled the revised project plan for the Vantaa light rail – the matter will be reconsidered on November 10
ReleaseThe City of Vantaa Board discussed the revised project plan for the Vantaa light rail at an extraordinary meeting on Monday, October 27. At the meeting, it was decided to table the revised project plan, and the matter will be reconsidered by the City Board on November 10.
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City Council Approved the Revised Vantaa Tram Project Plan
ReleaseThe Vantaa City Council approved the revised project plan for the Vantaa tram at its meeting on 17 November. The meeting is still ongoing. Items on the agenda include the 2026 budget, tax rates, and the financial plan for 2026–2029.
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Kyytitie between Heidehofintie–Sammaltie/Kanervantie will be closed to vehicle traffic from 2 March 2026 – the closure will last until the end of August 2027
NewsGround reinforcement works, relocation of municipal utilities, and construction of a new bridge and track for the future tramway will begin on Kyytitie. As a result, Kyytitie will be closed to vehicle traffic between Heidehofintie–Sammaltie/Kanervantie from 2 March 2026. Access to the Neste station
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Bus routes in the Pakkala area will change starting from 2 March
NewsBus routes in the Pakkala area will change starting from 2 March. Toinen Savu will be closed to through‑traffic. Bus 600 will be rerouted to Pakkalantie, and bus 570 to Lentoasemantie.
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Construction phases causing especially loud noise will begin on Kyytitie in late February and early March
NewsIn late February and early March, construction work causing especially loud noise will take place along Kyytitie in the northern part of Porttipuisto and near Heidehof Park.
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Invitation to Resident Information Sessions – Construction of the Vantaa Light Rail Begins on Hakunilantie
NewsAccording to current plans, construction of the Vantaa Light Rail will begin on Hakunilantie in spring 2026. We will organise resident information sessions about the upcoming street construction works: one in Vaarala Chapel (Kirkkokuja 2) on 23 February from 18:00 to 19:00, and another in
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The closure of Vanha Porvoontie between Kyytitie and Kokkokalliontie will last longer than announced – the road will reopen to vehicle traffic on 23 February 2026
NewsVanha Porvoontie between Kyytitie and Kokkokalliontie had to be closed due to an old concrete duct discovered in the intersection area. The duct had been marked as removed, but excavation revealed that it remains in place over a long distance.
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Service Disruption Notice! Telecommunications cable damaged on Kyytitie
NewsDuring construction work on Kyytitie, a telecommunications cable was damaged. This is causing disruptions to internet connectivity in the Kuusikko, Hakkilankallio and Porttipuisto areas. Problems have been reported at least with Elisa’s connections. Repair work is currently underway, and we will