Construction of the Vantaa Light Rail Begins on Hakunilantie and Tilustie

Information on the Preparatory Works and Their Start

In the first phase, we will carry out preparatory works. Actual construction is scheduled to begin in May, provided that the City of Vantaa’s Urban Space Committee approves the alliance’s agreements for the second implementation phase in April.

Construction works will begin on Hakunilantie between Ruunikkokuja and Hevoshaantie, as well as in the Vaaralanmäki area. The first work phases include changes to traffic arrangements and the delineation of work sites. The works will continue between Ruunikkokuja and Hevoshaantie with the removal of surface structures, utility relocations and municipal infrastructure construction. At Vaaralanmäki, rock excavation will begin to widen the street area.

On Tilustie and on the new Rivieranraitio street connection, three surcharge embankments will be constructed, each approximately 50 metres long and over one metre high. These embankments are built as a ground‑improvement measure. They are temporary structures and will be removed once street construction begins and the required soil conditions have been achieved.

Impact of the Works in the Area

On Hakunilantie, the construction works will cause temporary changes to traffic arrangements. Some work phases will generate occasional noise. We will provide more detailed information about noisy work phases, routes and traffic arrangements well in advance of the start of the works.

We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Vantaa Light Rail Is Planned to Start Operating in 2029 

The Vantaa Light Rail is one of the City of Vantaa’s key strategic projects. Its aim is to provide smooth and 

environmentally friendly transport options in the area. Preparatory works have been ongoing since spring 2025, and 

construction started in December 2025.

On the map below, you can see the starting locations.