The underfloor heating system inside the pedestrian tunnel between Yliopistonkatu and the ticket hall at the University of Helsinki Metro Station will be renewed. Accumulated snow and ice have made the floor of the tunnel slippery during winter time. The new underfloor heating system will prevent the accumulation of snow and ice, thus making the tunnel significantly safer to use in the winter.
Due to the work, the tunnel will be closed from Monday 7 October. Passengers can access the parking hall and use the rest of the station as usual during the work.
According to the current estimate, the tunnel will be opened at the end of December.
Entrances on Kaisaniemenkatu will remain in use
During the work, you can access the metro station from Yliopistonkatu via Vuorikatu, that is, the street above the pedestrian tunnel. However, you must use stairs to access the station via Vuorikatu.
There is an accessible route to the metro station via the entrances on Kaisaniemenkatu. The accessible route from Yliopistonkatu to Kaisaniemenkatu goes via Mikonkatu.
The lifts to the ticket hall are located by entrances A and B on Kaisaniemenkatu. Entrance A is located in front of the Kaisa House. Entrance B is situated on the other side of the same junction, closer to the Railway Square and Kaisaniemenpuisto. There is also an accessible route to the ticket hall from the Railway Square via the Fennia block.
Map showing the alternative routes to the metro station
