Traffic congestion expected in downtown Helsinki on 13 February

The traditional truck ride related to high school seniors’ celebration of their last school day will take place in Helsinki on Thursday 13 February from 1pm to 2pm. The truck parade will start from Merisatama and proceed via Ehrenströmintie and Laivasillankatu to the actual parade route: Pohjoisesplanadi–Lönnrotinkatu–Hietalahdentori–Bulevardi–Yrjönkatu–Uudenmaankatu–Erottajankatu–Eteläesplanadi. The event will cause traffic congestion in downtown Helsinki.