Tag: Vantaa Light Rail airport - Tikkurila
Rare Structural Jacking Operation Beneath Dixi: The Building Was Used as a Counterweight
An exceptional construction phase is currently underway beneath Dixi. The load of the Dixi building is being transferred to new piles to make way for the future concrete tunnel. The work uses a jacking method in which the building’s own weight is used to secure the new structures.
The Vantaa light rail worksite expands to the Silvastintie intersection
Construction of the Vantaa light rail began on Osuustie in the spring. So far, the worksite on Osuustie has been located between Virkatie and Antaksentie. According to current plans, it will expand to the Silvastintie intersection during the week starting 5 October.
Construction of the Annefred light rail bridge begins – traffic arrangements also on Tuusulanväylä
Construction of the Vantaa light rail began on Tikkurilantie last Autumn. The construction site will now expand westwards, and we will begin building the Annefred light rail bridge over Tuusulanväylä on Tikkurilantie. According to the current plan, preparatory work will begin in October.
A new Vantaa light rail worksite begins on Jokiniemenkatu
The Vantaa light rail worksite is expanding on Jokiniemenkatu. Construction of the light rail will begin on the strip of land between the Keravanjoki River and Jokiniemenkatu. All access routes in the area will remain available, but the roadway will be narrowed.
Night-time rock excavation works continue in Tikkurila
Vantaa light rail works are ongoing at Tikkurila station. According to current plans, night-time rock excavation works will continue on occasional nights during September. Tikkurila station and all services in the area remain open as normal.
New map signs coming to Tikkurila city centre
New wayfinding signs will be installed in Tikkurila city centre this autumn to make it easier to find services and pedestrian routes during the construction of the Vantaa tramway. The signs have been developed together with local residents and businesses.
We have opened a new pedestrian route in Tikkurila
Vantaa light rail works are ongoing in Tikkurila. This week, we opened a new pedestrian route in Tikkurila next to the City Hall. Different work phases affect the boundaries of the worksites and the routes through them, and our aim is always to ensure that routes remain as smooth and convenient as
Rock excavation works in Kirjastopuisto continue at the end of August
Vantaa light rail works are ongoing in Kirjastopuisto. Next, we will continue rock excavation works in the light rail tunnel excavation. Intermittent excavation works in Kirjastopuisto will continue until next winter.
Vantaa light rail worksite expands on Aviabulevardi
The Vantaa light rail worksite is expanding on Aviabulevardi. The roundabout at Mekaanikontie and Karhumäenportti will be closed to vehicle traffic during the week starting 3 August. Access to all properties will be maintained.
Rock excavation works begin at Tikkurila station
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.