Service group: Construction
Construction of the light rail on Kyytitie
Follow the progress of light rail construction between the Heidehof traffic circle and Hakunilantie.
Vantaa light rail construction
The light rail is being built in Vantaa until 2029. Check the construction schedule in your local area and keep up to date with the latest news.
Through‑traffic on Ratatie will come to an end
Construction of the Vantaa Light Rail is progressing in Tikkurila. Through‑traffic on Ratatie will end on 19 January, and at that time we will begin building new bus stops. The works are related to the construction of the light rail tunnel.
The Tikkurila bus terminal is moving in February
The light rail tunnel will eventually run under the Tikkurila bus terminal, which is why the buses must move elsewhere for the duration of the construction. According to the current information, this change will take place in early February 2026.
The light rail construction sites are expanding in December
The Vantaa light rail construction sites have impacted the lives of residents in Tikkurila’s center since the spring. In December, the construction of the light rail will begin to cover a significantly larger area.
Traffic Arrangements Will Change on Kyytitie at Porttipuisto in January
The Vantaa Light Rail construction sites will change traffic arrangements on Kyytitie from the Porttipuisto area towards Lahdenväylä. The roundabout at the intersection of Kyytitie and Porttisuontie will be removed and replaced with traffic lights. The pedestrian and cycling route along Kyytitie
Open call for portfolios: Vantaa Light Rail Art
Vantaa Light Rail Art invites professional artists and artist groups to participate in the open call for portfolios. The open call for artists will map out creators for permanent and temporary public artworks for the urban environments along the light rail route.
Tikkurilantie will be closed to through traffic between Puutarhatie and Kielotie starting January 7th, 2026
Due to the construction phase of the Vantaa light rail, we will gradually close Tikkurilantie to through traffic starting in January. In the first phase, we will work between Puutarhatie and Kielotie. This section of Tikkurilantie will be closed to through traffic, and works will begin on January
Track interruptions were successfully completed in Tikkurila
All six tracks at Tikkurila station are once again in normal use. The track closures began in June, with each track being closed in turn. The construction of the Vantaa tram has progressed on schedule at Tikkurila station, and traffic has run smoothly without disruptions.
Light rail line 15 captured the hearts of passengers
In Helsinki, the clanking of tram cars has been heard for over 100 years, but the first light rail line only began operating in October 2023 – and with none of the clanking.