Renewal of the Vuosaari road tunnel’s technical systems
Fintraffic is renewing the safety and traffic management systems of the road tunnel leading to Vuosaari Harbour. The construction work in the tunnel will begin in 2025. The work will also require the tunnel to be temporarily closed for prolonged periods.
Occasional complete closures of the tunnel are necessary because the traffic management systems of the Vuosaari tunnel have been implemented in a way that precludes two-way traffic in a single tunnel tube.
Backup route to be improved
When the tunnel is closed, the current backup route – Itäväylä–Kallvikintie–Niinisaarentie–Vuosaari Harbour – will serve as a detour.
The backup route will be improved during autumn 2024 and spring 2025. The smoothness and safety of the route will be improved especially at intersections and pedestrian crossings to make it as functional as possible for increased traffic volumes.
Aiming for smooth and safe harbour traffic
The aim of the repair work being carried out in order to modernise the tunnel systems is to ensure smooth harbour and other traffic in the area and the safety of the tunnel.