The visit of the President of the United States on 13 July will affect traffic arrangements in Helsinki

11.7.2023 10:46:40
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The President of the United States Joe Biden will visit Helsinki on Thursday, 13 July. The meeting is taking place at the Presidential Palace. The visit will cause changes to traffic in the centre of Helsinki. Those arriving at the Katajanokka Terminal or the Olympia Terminal should allow an extra hour for their trip.

Drivers of passenger cars headed to Olympia Terminal are advised to drive via Tehtaankatu. Heavy vehicles arriving at the Olympia Terminal will be directed to the route: Pohjoisesplanadi-Lönnrotinkatu-Hietalahdenkatu-Hietalahdenranta. The market square is closed on 13 July starting at 7 am and private waterborne transport will not be allowed in Eteläsatama.

Tram traffic will operate as usual, but there may be changes to intervals between individual trams. More information about special arrangements in public transport is available at hsl.fi.

The sections closed to pedestrians, bicycles and vehicles and the alternative routes on 13 July.
The sections closed to pedestrians and bicycles and the alternative routes on 13 July.
The sections closed to vehicles and the alternative routes on 13 July.
The sections closed to vehicles and the alternative routes on 13 July.
Alternative routes to the terminals on 13 July.
Alternative routes to the terminals on 13 July.
Exceptions on the private waterborne transport on July 13.
Exceptions on the private waterborne transport on July 13.

Read the police's news about special arrangements in traffic in full.