Otaniemi, Leppävaara and Maunula will gain their first rails in May, when the construction of the light rail line begins on Maarintie, Linnoitustie and Pirkkolantie. On Maarintie and Linnoitustie, construction will begin right after May Day, while on Pirkkolantie, construction is scheduled to begin in the middle of the month.
Later in summer 2020, construction of the light rail line will also begin on Vaisalantie, Lahdenpohjanraitio, Alberganesplanadi, Leppävaarankatu, Perkkaantie and Ravitie in Espoo and on Pitäjänmäentie, Eliel Saarisen tie, Pakilantie, Norrtäljentie, Pihlajamäentie, Viikintie and Viilarintie in Helsinki. The plan is to build a total of approximately eight kilometres of the rail line in 2020.
The rails will be transported to the construction sites in segments that are approximately 18 metres in length. The transportation and laying of the rails requires a large amount of space, due to which the construction may cause temporary traffic interruptions. To ensure smooth traffic flow and safety, construction will also be carried out at night. Local residents will be informed in advance of construction taking place at night.
After the laying of the rails, work on the streets will proceed to other tasks, including the construction of the rail line’s surface structures and other street segments. The light rail line’s busiest construction period will take place in summer 2021.