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The liveliest family day of the summer takes over Backas on July 1 – Free music, dance, and carnival fun
NewsThe Backaksen Kesäkeikat (“Backas Summer Gigs”) stage will be filled with children’s joy and carnival atmosphere on Tuesday, July 1, from 10:00 to 12:00, as a free-of-charge festival day for the entire family takes over the area. The day will feature energetic program, music, dance, and activities
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Welcome to Håkansböle Manor Museum, where history comes alive around you
NewsHåkansböle Manor Museum opens its doors to the public in Hakunila. The opening week takes place from June 10 to June 14, 2026. Take a peek at the manor's stunning interiors!
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The City develops Vantaa light trail tram communication based on resident survey results
NewsThe City conducted a resident survey on light rail tram-related communication, receiving nearly 400 responses. The results show that residents particularly want more up-to-date, practical information about how construction affects their daily lives locally. Over the summer, the City will test
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The signal-controlled intersection of Old Porvoo Road and Kyytitie will be converted into a temporary roundabout during the night between Tuesday, 16 June, and Wednesday, 17 June.
NewsThe roundabout is expected to remain in use in the area until autumn 2027.
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Pedestrian overpasses on Hakunilantie to be demolished in June – works carried out at night
NewsThe demolition of the pedestrian overpasses on Hakunilantie at Hakunila shopping centre (Kaviopolku), Raudikkopolku, and Hevoshaanpolku will be carried out in three phases in June. The work will take place at night. The demolition is not expected to cause significant noise in the area.
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Noise intensive drilling, excavation and deep compaction works to begin in June at the Vaarala depot
NewsAt the Vaarala depot, rock drilling, excavation and deep compaction works will begin in June. The works will cause significant noise in the area. The works will start in week 25.
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Detour on Tilustie due to water utility works
NewsConstruction of water and wastewater infrastructure on Tilustie will begin in week 24. The detour built in the area will be taken into use in stages as the work progresses.
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Forests are more than individual trees - Vantaa Light Rail compensates for the harm caused by construction to nature
NewsWe use an app to track the number of individual street trees that have been cut along the light rail route. This ensures that an equivalent number of new trees can be planted as close as possible to the original locations.