Located in Helsinki, the Kruunuvuori Bridge will be the longest and tallest bridge in Finland, and the longest in the world built exclusively for public transport, pedestrians and cyclists. ULMA Construction´s solutions are playing a key role in the construction of this important infrastructure in the Finnish capital.
The Kruunuvuori Bridge will connect the residential area of Kruunuvuorenranta, facing the sea, with the island of Korkeasaari, Laajasalo and the centre of Helsinki. Once completed, at 1,228 metres long and with a 135-metre high central pylon, it will become the longest and highest bridge in Finland, and one of the longest in the world dedicated exclusively to sustainable transport.
Planning for the Kruunuvuori Bridge began in 2012 with an international design competition, and construction started in 2021. The structures are scheduled to be completed in 2025 and the bridge is expected to be operational in 2027.
ULMA Construction´s formwork systems
The TYL Kruunusillat consortium (YIT Oy & Kreate Oy) and the company TRB Rakennustoimisto, responsible for the construction, have entrusted ULMA Construction and its formwork systems to carry out this strategic project for the mobility of the capital. These systems have made it possible to erect the main pylon of the bridge of more than 135 metres, the tallest in Finland.
The result will be a route that will benefit the people of the area, promote sustainable development and provide even better opportunities to get around the city on foot, by bicycle and by public transport. The design of the bridge has also taken the user’s perspective very much into account, both in terms of visual appearance and user-friendliness. The bridge aims to be bright and spacious to minimise its impact on the landscape.
Enjoy the spectacular images of this project in this video.