Seatbelts - Unbuckle! The Ice Road between Hiiumaa and Saaremaa is Open for Traffic 0 9

The 17-kilometer ice road between Tärkma and Triigi is open only during daylight hours — from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with the last exit onto the ice allowed at 4:30 PM. The road has uneven surfaces, and at the end of the second kilometer, an ice bridge has been laid over a crack in the ice.

To keep the ice road open, it is essential to strictly adhere to the established signs and traffic rules. The road is open only during daylight hours, and if visibility is less than 300 meters, traffic is closed. The recommended speed is up to 25 km/h or between 40 and 70 km/h, as vehicles traveling between 25–40 km/h can create a resonant wave that contributes to ice destruction.

Vehicles may only enter the ice road at designated points, and the interval between departing vehicles must be at least two minutes. The distance to the vehicle ahead must be at least 250 meters. Overtaking and two-way traffic on a single lane are prohibited. Leaving the designated route is not allowed.

Seatbelts must be unbuckled, and it should be ensured that the car doors open easily. Uneven sections should be crossed as slowly as possible. Stopping on the ice road, exceeding the speed limit, and traveling in blizzard, fog, or darkness are prohibited.

Before heading onto the ice, it is recommended to save the emergency service number indicated on the information board on the shore, so help can be quickly summoned if needed. The road may be closed urgently if weather conditions change, and the current state of the ice roads can be monitored on the TarkTee portal.

The Department of Transport warns drivers that entering ice roads before their official opening is life-threatening. All entries onto and exits from the ice must be registered at the Mehikoorma checkpoint.