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Estonia Reopens 12.5-Mile Ice Road After Eight Years

2/15/2026

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  • An ice road connecting Saaremaa and Hiiumaa in Estonia opened due to extreme cold, spanning 12.5 miles.
  • Estonian authorities marked a safety corridor on the ice eight years after the last ice road was used.
  • Vehicles must weigh no more than 2.5 tons and follow specific speed limits.
  • Passengers cannot wear seatbelts.
  • Doors must be easily opened for quick exits.