Finkensilta bridge, Helsinki

The new Finkensilta bridge significantly improves accessibility between the city center and Kruunuvuorenranta. The bridge was constructed through a joint venture with Kreate Oy as part of a project designed to seamlessly incorporate infrastructure into Helsinki’s expanding urban landscape.

Located between Kalasatama’s Nihdi and Korkeasaari, Finkensilta bridge is designed for pedestrians, cyclists, and tram traffic. The bridge is approximately 293 meters long and 18 meters wide. It forms part of the the Cronw Bridge light rail connection, which also includes two other bridges: Merihaansilta, connecting Hakaniemi and Nihdi, and the Crown Bridge, which leads from Korkeasaari to Laajasalo.

YIT and Kreate Oy constructed Finkensilta bridge as a joint venture within the Crown Bridges separate contract, which also included the Crown Bridge and earthworks in Korkeasaari. The project presented several challenges typical of demanding infrastructure construction in a maritime environment, emphasizing careful planning, safety, and technical expertise. Execution required thorough environmental impact assessment and the adoption of innovative construction solutions to address variable weather conditions.

Finkensilta bridge is a so-called continuous prestressed concrete beam bridge with six intermediate supports, or piers. The tram line runs down the center of the bridge, with sidewalks on both sides. The south-side sidewalk is 3.5 meters wide, and the north-side sidewalk is 2.5 meters wide. Along the north edge of the bridge, there is a 3-meter-wide two-way bike path.

The bridge is named after Finken, the first polar bear at Korkeasaari Zoo.

The goal of the Crown Bridge light rail is to provide the growing Laajasalo district with smooth and reliable public transit access to the city center. In addition to the tram connection, the Crown Bridges brings Kalasatama, Korkeasaari, Mustikkamaa, and Laajasalo within walking and cycling distance of downtown Helsinki, thanks to a high-quality pedestrian and cycling route built alongside the tram line. The current 11-kilometer distance from Kruunuvuorenranta to the Railway Station via Itäväylä will be shortened to about 5.5 kilometers.

The City of Helsinki aims to increase the share of sustainable modes of transportation. The project promotes sustainable mobility by boosting the proportion of walking, cycling, and public transit in Helsinki’s overall traffic.

Crown Bridges Light Rail - Kruunusillat

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