Tag: Tram
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.
Construction of the Vantaa Light Rail on Länsimäentie during the Christmas–New Year holiday period, 29–31 December
Construction work on the Vantaa Light Rail along Länsimäentie in the area of the bridge crossing Porvoonväylä will continue during the holiday period 29–31 December. Preparatory work for the construction of the new bridge will be carried out in the area, which will require some traffic lanes to be
Construction work on the Vantaa Light Rail expands in December around the bridge crossing Porvoonväylä
Preparatory works for the Vantaa Light Rail began in November on Länsimäentie in the area surrounding the bridge crossing Porvoonväylä. After the City Council approved the updated project plan, the project has now moved into the construction phase on Länsimäentie.
Work Phase That May Cause Noise Begins on Länsimäentie South of Porvoo Motorway
Work Phase That May Cause Noise Begins on Länsimäentie South of Porvoo Motorway
The oak tree in Library Park will be felled – but it will still remain in Library Park in the future
The oak tree in Library Park will be felled on December 3, as its growing site is located at the Vantaa Light Rail tunnel. Artist Antti Laitinen will take possession of the oak trunk and create an artwork from it.
Construction of the Vantaa Light Rail begins on Kyytitie in December
Construction of the Vantaa light rail will begin on Kyytitie in December. During the first phase in December 2025, work will take place on three sections of Kyytitie. Work in the area will continue until 2029.
Building of Vantaa light rail progresses full speed ahead in December - implementation agreement signed
Building of Vantaa light rail will really get going in December 2025, when the light rail alliance’s implementation stage begins. The alliance partners signed the agreement on the implementation stage on November 26, 2025.
Puutarhatie will be closed to through traffic on November 24, 2025
Through traffic on Puutarhatie will be closed on Monday, November 24. The increased traffic on Puutarhatie has caused disturbance to local residents, and therefore we are closing it to through traffic.