Hakaniemi Square News Today

The construction of three new bridges and the accompanying tramway connecting Hakaniemi to Laajasalo, along with extensive civil engineering, road construction, and municipal infrastructure work, has surpassed the halfway point. The project remains on schedule, with passenger tram service expected to commence in 2027. Crown bridges expresses its gratitude to the citys residents for their patience during the construction, which has included noise, traffic adjustments, and other inconveniences.

Helsinki is embarking on the development of a traffic system plan for its core downtown area. The plan will outline the principles for enhancing the traffic system and will guide future traffic and street plans in the city center. The goal is to evolve the traffic system in a way that attracts people to the downtown area and encourages them to spend more time there. The traffic system plan will include an action program that details the timing and phases of plan implementation.

Three people were injured when a suspected drunk driver sped into a crowded area of Helsinki, while a motorway crash left one dead and three hurt.