Tag: Streets
Forests are more than individual trees - Vantaa Light Rail compensates for the harm caused by construction to nature
We use an app to track the number of individual street trees that have been cut along the light rail route. This ensures that an equivalent number of new trees can be planted as close as possible to the original locations.
Safety of street works in the Helsinki metropolitan area under intensified supervision in May
The municipalities of the Helsinki metropolitan area and the area’s police departments are organizing a joint week of intensified supervision.
Safety and comfort in the Myyrmäki station area will be improved
The City of Vantaa is investing in safety in the area around the Myyrmäki station. Starting in 2025, several safety-enhancing measures will be implemented in central Myyrmäki, with a focus on the station area and the surrounding streets.
Blasting works causing significant noise to begin in April on Länsimäentie near the bridge over Porvoonväylä
Blasting works will be carried out on both sides of the bridge over Porvoonväylä on Länsimäentie during April, causing significant noise in the surrounding area. The works are scheduled to begin in early April and are expected to last approximately two months. The works are part of earthworks
New housing, more green spaces, and more cultural offerings in downtown Myyrmäki
The center of Myyrmäki will undergo significant development in the coming years. The goal is to make the downtown area more cohesive, pleasant, and safe.
Heavy Traffic in Vantaa
One of the goals of Vantaa’s transport policy program is to ensure the smooth operation of freight traffic on main routes and to support delivery traffic in city centers.
Geotechnical fieldwork related to the Vantaa Light Rail project will begin in early November 2025 on Länsimäentie, in the areas of Vantaa and Helsinki
In early November, trial ground stabilization will start on Länsimäentie at the border between Vantaa and Helsinki. The purpose of these tests is to determine the most suitable and cost-effective soil reinforcement method for the area before the main construction begins. Work will start in week 45
Building of Tikkurila Competence Campus’ streets and parks to begin in the fall
Building the campus begins by building the streets and parks in the course of the year 2024. In addition to the competence campus, the area will house workplaces, housing, as well as versatile services.
Street maintenance
The maintenance work carried out by the city includes cleaning and ploughing of the street and market areas, prevention of slipperiness and the transport of snow to reception areas.