The construction work on the Metro track and at the Metro stations in the area of Vuosaari that began in May will be completed on schedule by Sunday, 28 September. During the work, trains running on Metro line M1 have terminated at Puotila instead of Vuosaari. Once the Vuosaari and Rastila Metro Stations open, the Metro will resume normal service.
The first service will depart from Vuosaari on Monday, 29 September, at 5.05am. The service will stop at Rastila at 5.06am. All the new timetables are already available in the Journey Planner (search routes using the date Monday, 29 September, or later).
Replacement bus route 99V will be withdrawn and the timetables for other buses serving the area will undergo changes
The last services on replacement bus route 99V that has been running between the stations in the Vuosaari area and Itäkeskus will be operated on Sunday, 28 September. In addition, changes will be made to the timetables of bus routes 90, 96, 98 and 560 as they resume normal service.
All the new timetables are already available in the Journey Planner (search routes using the date Monday, 29 September, or later).
The timetables for bus routes 90 and 96 and their arrival times at Vuosaari Metro Station will be adjusted from 29 September. The purpose is to align them better with the departure times of Metro trains towards Helsinki city centre during the hours of the day when the Metro operates less frequently.
In addition, some neighborhood bus routes in East Helsinki will resume operations under new operators on 23 September and 1 October.
Passenger satisfaction at a good level during the temporary arrangements
HSL has measured passenger satisfaction regarding the major traffic arrangements over the summer by means of digital surveys that were open throughout the duration of the disruptions. In addition to Vuosaari, surveys were also conducted on the temporary arrangements related to the construction of the Espoo City Rail Link and the disruption to tram services in Hakaniemi.
So far, we have received over 1,500 answers to the survey on the service disruption in Vuosaari. The feedback that passengers have given on the temporary arrangements during the disruption in Vuosaari has been consistently very positive throughout the entire disruption. In addition, several issues raised by passengers in the survey were also addressed based on the responses. For example, new signs were set up at Rastila Metro Station during the summer, particularly to guide those visiting the nearby camping area.
Several improvements to Metro stations and tracks in the Vuosaari area during the summer
During the disruption, the Vuosaari Metro bridge and the tracks over Vartiokylänlahti between Rastila and Puotila Metro Stations were renovated entirely. Due to the renovation, trains were unable to cross the bridge or serve the stations on the eastern side of the bridge. The lifespan of the nearly 30-year-old bridge was extended by repairing cracks in the concrete structures and fixing water leaks in the deck slab. In addition, the bridge’s waterproofing and drainage systems were refurbished.
Where can I find more information about the next traffic changes to take place in the Vuosaari area?
The renovation of the road tunnel between Vuosaari Harbour and Ring Road III will begin in January – traffic will be diverted for one year
A major renovation project will begin in the Vuosaari road tunnel on 6 January 2026, which means that the tunnel must be closed for safety reasons. During the renovation, the technical systems in the tunnel will be modernised and its structures repaired to ensure that the tunnel will remain safe for vehicles in the years to come.
During the tunnel renovation, which lasts for approximately one year, traffic will be diverted from Ring Road III via Itäväylä, Kallvikintie and Niinisaarentie to Vuosaari Harbour. This may cause traffic congestion, especially when ships are being unloaded at the harbour. You can find up-to-date timetables for arrivals and departures at Vuosaari Harbour on the website of the Port of Helsinki.
The renovation of the tunnel will not affect the bus routes in the Vuosaari area.
