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Helsinki’s Crown Bridges Project, a massive infrastructure initiative, has reached a significant milestone. It involves the construction of three new bridges and a tramway connecting Hakaniemi to Laajasalo, along with extensive civil engineering, road construction, and municipal infrastructure work. The project is now over halfway completed and remains on schedule, with passenger tram service set to commence in 2027.
Progress in Hakaniemi and Kruununhaka Areas
The first completed segment of this ambitious project was the Näkinsilta bridge, dedicated to pedestrians and cyclists, inaugurated in June. Noisy waterfront retaining wall construction, pile driving, and municipal infrastructure work in areas like Pohjoisranta, Hakaniemenranta, Merihaankatu, and Miina Sillanpäänkatu are largely finished.
One of the most extensive projects involves replacing the pressure sewage pipe from the city center. This includes temporary arrangements and a new pumping station beneath Näkinsilta. The unique steel structure of the new Hakaniemi Bridge is also fully installed.
Remaining tasks include completing the Hakaniemi Bridge, demolishing the old one, constructing Merihaan Bridge, securing legal water permits for dredging and filling near Merihaa, and renovating Siltasaarenkatu.
Maritime Work Around Korkeasaari
The central tramway bridge, Finkensilta, connecting Kalasataman Nihti and Korkeasaari, is nearing completion. Kruunuvuorensilta, Finland’s longest bridge at 1200 meters, is making progress. It has had over 400 meters of bridge deck cast, and the foundation work for the central support, the pylon, is complete. This pylon will rise to the bridge deck level, reaching its final height of 135 meters in 2025 when steel cables supporting the bridge deck will be installed. Tramway tracks, electrical systems, and road and tramway construction around Korkeasaari are ongoing. |
