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A particularly noisy phase of the work will begin in week 37 on Länsimäentie near the Maratontie roundabout
NewsThe particularly noisy work will continue for approximately 15 days, on weekdays between kl. 7–18
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All capital region first-graders to receive a book from Helmet libraries
NewsIn cooperation with publishers, Helmet Libraries will be gifting books to all first-graders in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area during the academic year 2026–2027. They are also all invited to visit their local library.
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Rock Drilling and Excavation Works Causing Increased Noise to Continue on Hakunilantie
NewsRock drilling and excavation works that began in June on Hakunilantie, between Kyytitie and Tammapolku, will continue. The excavation works need to be extended beyond the original estimate, as more bedrock than anticipated has been encountered within the work area, increasing the extent of rock
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Keihästie closed to vehicle traffic at the intersection with Länsimäentie from 28 September to 9 October 2026
NewsKeihästie closed to vehicle traffic at the intersection with Länsimäentie from 28 September to 9 October 2026
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Vantaa launches Finland’s first municipal IB pathway from early childhood education to upper secondary education
ArticleIn August 2026, Vantaa became the first municipality in Finland to offer a continuous International Baccalaureate (IB) program starting from early childhood education through to upper secondary education. The pilot program began at Pakkala Y.E.S. Daycare Center, providing an English-language
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Vantaa Light Rail makes use of deadwood and forest floor material as nature and construction are reconciled
NewsConstruction inevitably changes the environment, but biodiversity can be supported in many ways, even in major infrastructure projects. At the Vantaa Light Rail construction site on Rivieranraitti, taking nature into account is reflected, for example, in leaving deadwood in the area’s natural
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Noisy Drilling and Rock Excavation Works to Begin on Rivieranraitio
NewsRock and stone drilling as well as rock excavation works will begin in September along the future tramway street connection on the Rivieranraitio. The works will cause significant noise in the area. The works are scheduled to start in Week 36.
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Changes to pedestrian, cycling and bus stop arrangements on Länsimäentie during week 36
NewsTraffic arrangements on Länsimäentie will change next week in the area around the roundabout at Maratontie and Länsimäentie.