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  • Two Push-Button Pedestrian Crossings on Hakunilantie from 3 August

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    Two new push-button traffic signals will be introduced in Hakunila on Monday, 3 August 2026, as part of the traffic arrangements related to the construction of the Vantaa Light Rail. The new pedestrian crossing signals are intended to improve the safety of schoolchildren and other pedestrians

    Hakunila major region
  • Construction of the Vantaa Light Rail Begins on Fazerintie and Rivieranraitio

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    Construction of the Vantaa Light Rail will start in the Rivieranraitio and Fazerintie area on 3 August. The first phase includes a site inspection and tree felling, after which municipal infrastructure, site fencing and temporary diversion routes will be built in the area.

    Hakunila major region
  • Rock blasting works on Länsimäentie between Ring III and Fazerintie, week 33

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    Rock blasting works will continue on Länsimäentie, on the section between Ring III and Fazerintie, week 33

  • Rock excavation works begin at Tikkurila station

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    Vantaa light rail rock excavation works will begin at Tikkurila station during the week starting 10 August. Some blasting will take place at night, as train traffic is lighter at that time and the works must be carried out around railway operations.

    Tikkurila major region
  • Vantaa light rail worksite expands on Jokiniemenkatu

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    The Vantaa light rail worksite will expand on Jokiniemenkatu on Monday 3 August. One traffic lane will be closed, and traffic lights will allow traffic through from one direction at a time. The work phase will last for several months.

    Tikkurila major region
  • Gas Pipeline Construction Begins on Käärmekalliontie in Week 31

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    Käärmekalliontie will undergo construction of a new gas pipeline starting in week 31. The work is scheduled to take place during the shutdown period of the incineration plant, which means that, exceptionally, some work will also be carried out during the evenings and on weekends over the coming

    Hakunila major region
  • Part of Kyytitie to close from 27 July – traffic diverted for approximately two months

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    Traffic arrangements on Kyytitie near Kaskela will change from 27 July due to the construction of Vantaa Light Rail. For approximately two months, a section of Kyytitie will be closed, and both vehicle traffic and bus services will be diverted via Pitkäsentie and the Lahdentie ramp.

    Hakunila major region
  • Come and watch the Vantaa Light Rail tracks being installed on Kyytitie on 23 July!

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    A new milestone will be reached in the construction of Vantaa Light Rail when the first light rail tracks are installed in the Eastern Alliance construction area on Kyytitie on Thursday, 23 July, starting at 12 noon. The track-laying process can be watched safely from a designated viewing area

    Tikkurila major region