SL and Region Stockholm have begun utility work ahead of the tram extension towards Helenelund. Work is focused on the north side of Kistagången between Isafjordsgatan and Arne Beurlings torg, with sections on Nolsögatan and Torshamnsgatan. It runs on weekdays from 07:00 to 18:00 until the 2026/2027 year-end and may cause temporary disruption.
What happened?
The preparatory phase consists of diverting utilities along the northern pavement of Kistagången, between Isafjordsgatan and Arne Beurlings torg. Parts of Nolsögatan and Torshamnsgatan are also affected. Region Stockholm describes the start as a milestone in completing the Tvärbanan extension to Helenelund.
Working hours are weekdays from 07:00 to 18:00. Residents, property owners and businesses may therefore experience noise, altered walking routes or other temporary disruption, although the short announcement does not specify every traffic arrangement.
Location
Kista, Stockholm, Stockholms län
Impact and significance
Utility diversions are needed before permanent tram infrastructure can be built at the site. This makes the work a necessary preparation, but it does not mean tram services to Helenelund have opened. The distinction matters for travellers and businesses searching for a service start date or current access information.
The region offers text-message information before major or sudden disruption to residents, property owners and businesses through the service linked from the project page.
Background
The Kista branch of Tvärbanan is intended to extend the tramway towards Helenelund. This announcement concerns a defined construction phase in Kista and does not state the full project's budget or final timetable. The phrase 'coming tramway' should therefore not be confused with a promise of a specific opening date.
Current information about changing conditions should be obtained from the region's project and disruption channels while work proceeds.
Latest update
The utility works have started and are scheduled to continue until the 2026/2027 year-end. Weekday arrangements may change as the project develops, so people using the area should follow the current project page and any text alerts. That end point concerns this preparatory phase, not completion of the entire tram project or the start of regular service.
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Reviewed: 2026-09-11. Independent editorial content. WUA Sverige is not affiliated with any political party.