Heavy Traffic in Vantaa
Thanks to its strategic location, Vantaa has become a hub for logistics operations. The city is well connected by major highways, railways and the airport, forming a vital link to the broader business ecosystem. The nearby Vuosaari Harbour further strengthens Vantaa’s role in freight transport. As a result, a significant volume of regional and national heavy traffic passes through and operates within 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. Efficient freight and delivery solutions also contribute to a safer and more pleasant urban environment.
Heavy Vehicle Parking
Parking for heavy vehicles plays a significant role in creating a functional logistics environment. Vantaa offers a variety of parking options for heavy traffic. Most parking takes place on company-owned lots and terminal areas. In addition, the city has designated some time-restricted parking areas for trucks across different parts of Vantaa.
Parking may also be permitted elsewhere according to the Road Traffic Act and traffic signs. However, the city encourages drivers to consider residents and the overall comfort of the environment when parking in residential areas.
Heavy Vehicle Service Areas
Currently, Vantaa has two dedicated service areas for heavy vehicles:
- Keimola, located along Highway 3, offers 22 parking spaces, 16 of which are suitable for long vehicle combinations.
- Katriinantie (RekkaParkki Katriinantie 22) is a private area with 60 parking spaces, including 18 designated for HCT/full trailer combinations.
Additionally, a new service area for heavy vehicles is being planned near the border of Vantaa and Nurmijärvi, at the interchange of Highway 3 and Road 132. This project aligns with the MAL agreement for 2024–2035.
City Logistics and Delivery Traffic
City logistics refers to the efficient management and optimization of goods transport and delivery within urban areas. Its goals include reducing environmental impacts caused by traffic, improving traffic flow and lowering costs. In city centers – where street space is limited and pedestrian activity is high – it is especially important to consider city logistics needs and ensure functionality throughout urban planning processes.
Delivery and service traffic should primarily be handled through designated service yards, loading docks and freight zones.
In 2024, Vantaa conducted a study on the development of city logistics and delivery traffic in urban centers. The report is available on the city’s website under traffic planning studies (Liikennetieto).
Transport of Dangerous Goods
The Finnish law on the transport of dangerous goods was updated on September 1, 2023. With the new legislation, Finland adopted a pan-European practice where all transports requiring orange plate markings on vehicles are classified as dangerous goods transport.
As a result of the law change, all route restriction decisions made under the previous legislation expired on March 1, 2025.
In Vantaa, the only restriction applied under the new law is a full ban on the transport of dangerous goods on Fazerintie, between Fazerinkuja and Hopeatie.
The restriction is based on the protection zone regulation of the Fazerila groundwater area. There are well-established alternative routes to the industrial areas along Fazerintie, which have been in use for several years. Signage locations and replacement routes are clearly marked to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow.
Locations of Hazardous Goods Route Restriction Signs on Fazerintie and Alternative Routes
