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Summer and autumn brings changes at Aalto University metro station

During the summer and autumn 2024, Aalto University metro station will undergo modifications to improve safety. The works will close the entrances to the metro on alternate days. This news will be updated.
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During the summer and autumn, safety at Länsimetro metro stations will be improved by changing the fire alarm system and improving lighting. This will affect the entrances and access routes to the metro stations. The changes will not affect metro services or timetables.

Changes at Aalto University metro station
 

Otaniementie entrance (A Bloc shopping centre):

  • Scaffolding demolition will take place from Monday to Friday 14.-18.10.2024 (week 42). The entrance on the A Bloc side is closed.
  • The plan will be refined during the summer.

The HSL Route Guide will be updated to include entrance closures, i.e. the Route Guide will show the correct access routes even during the modifications.

For more information on the changes, please visit the HSL website or contact HSL Customer Service, tel. 09 4766 4000 (Mon-Fri 7.30-19, Sat-Sun 9.30-17). 

HSL news 19 June 2024

30.9.2024 The news has been updated about the continuation of the works at the A Bloc entrance

16.7.2024 the news has been updated to remove information about the renovation of the Information Road after its completion.

The news has been updated on 26 June 2024 as the start date for the construction work at the entrance of Otaniementie has been published. Previously, the article stated: Modification works are expected to start in early August, and last approximately 5 weeks. An additional image related to the closure of the Otaniementie station entrance has been added.

Alternative route for the metro access in summer
The entrance to the metro from Otaniementie will be closed 14.-18.10.2024. Photo: HSL.
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