Service group: Construction
Invitation to Resident Information Sessions – Construction of the Vantaa Light Rail Begins on Hakunilantie
According to current plans, construction of the Vantaa Light Rail will begin on Hakunilantie in spring 2026. We will organise resident information sessions about the upcoming street construction works: one in Vaarala Chapel (Kirkkokuja 2) on 23 February from 18:00 to 19:00, and another in
New construction sites for the Vantaa light rail in the Väritehtaankatu area
The construction work for the Vantaa light rail is expanding in the Väritehtaankatu area. Some sections have already been fenced off for site use, and the work will begin with the relocation of municipal infrastructure. Work on the site will take place on weekdays between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Pedestrian and bicycle traffic will be closed on Kielotie between Asematie and Unikkotie
Pedestrian and cycle traffic will be closed on Kielotie between Asematie and Unikkotie due to the relocation of municipal infrastructure. All local shops and businesses will remain open as usual.
Länsimäki Dog Park Closed 26 Jan–8 Feb 2026
Construction of the Vantaa tramway is progressing along Länsimäkivägen, and in the next phase the construction site will move to the area of the Länsimäki dog park. For this reason, the Länsimäki dog park will be completely closed from 26 January to 8 February 2026.
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.
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
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.