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Vantaa Light Rail construction work soon underway for a year – what we have achieved
NewsThe Vantaa Light Rail alliances started work in October 2024. In honour of the second anniversary of the alliance agreements, we look back at what we have achieved over the past two years.
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A diver relocates thick-selled river mussels to safety ahead of tram bridge construction works
NewsConstruction of the Vantaa light rail is underway in Jokiniemi. Before work begins on the bridge over the Keravanjoki River, we will relocate the protected thick-shelled river mussels to a safer location.
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Welcome to visit the light rail tunnel on 24 October
NewsWe are organising an opportunity for everyone to visit the Vantaa light rail tunnel on 24 October, 2026 from 11 am to 2 pm.
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Changes to the Tikkurilantie construction sites from 9 November
NewsThe Vantaa Light Rail construction site on Tikkurilantie will expand westwards, causing extensive changes to traffic arrangements in November and December 2026.
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The Kuntalaisaktivismia! event called on the people of Vantaa to make a difference
NewsThe Kuntalaisaktivismia! (Citizen Activism!) event took over the Vantaa Town Hall on the 30 September, 2026. The event brought together hundreds of residents to discuss civic engagement and the city’s development. Visitors had the opportunity to ask the Mayor questions directly about matters
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Construction of the Annefred light rail bridge begins – traffic arrangements also on Tuusulanväylä
NewsConstruction 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.
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A new Vantaa light rail worksite begins on Jokiniemenkatu
NewsThe 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.
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Night-time rock excavation works continue in Tikkurila
NewsVantaa 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.