Changes to route 79 in Herttoniemi and North-East Helsinki from 14 August

There will be changes to the route of bus 79 from 14 August. 

In Herttoniemi, the route will be shortened to go along Laivalahdenkatu and the bus will no longer serve Sorvaajankatu.

In addition, the route of the bus will be straightened in Pihlamäki as outlined in the route network plan for North-East Helsinki and the route will be extended from Malmi via Siltamäki to Puistola station.

In addition, a new on peak route 79B will be introduced on the most heavily traveled section of the route between Siilitie (M) and Viikki. 

The changes are part of the reorganization of North-East Helsinki bus network.