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Estonia's Infrastructure Minister Kuldar Leis announced the upcoming transportation of fuel to Ruhnu Island and the opening of a new ice road between Vormsi Island and the mainland.

Vormsi and Ruhnu islands are facing critical fuel shortages due to the closure of an official ice road, leaving them virtually without connection to the mainland.

The islands of Vormsi and Ruhnu are urging state institutions for prompt action to restore transportation links, currently hindered by the closure of the ice road and a malfunctioning ferry.

The newly opened ice road in Vormsi has brought a significant influx of tourists, causing local residents to receive priority access stickers to manage congestion.

Despite some cracks forming in the newly opened ice roads, they remain safe for traffic.

The Transport Administration of Estonia has opened all three official ice roads for vehicles up to 2.5 tons, including the new road to Vormsi and the refurbished road between Hiiumaa and Saaremaa.

Kihnu is not facing a crisis despite low seawater levels and the absence of an official ice road, while Vormsi is confronting a complicated situation.

The opening of the ice roads to Kihnu and Vormsi has been postponed due to difficult weather conditions.

Difficult weather conditions have delayed the opening of the ice road between the islands of Vormsi and Kihnu, with no current date for when it may open provided by the transport authority.

The opening of the ice roads to Kihnu and Vormsi has been postponed indefinitely due to severe weather conditions caused by a snowstorm.

The authorities have decided to establish official ice roads for residents of Kihnu and Vormsi to travel to and from the mainland this winter, though the exact timing remains uncertain.

The Estonian government has confirmed the construction of official ice roads to the islands of Kihnu and Vormsi.

The ferry service between the island of Vormsi and the mainland has been suspended due to a technical failure, with services expected to resume next week.

The ferry service between Vormsi and the mainland was interrupted due to a technical malfunction of the ferry Ormsö, with no services expected to resume until Monday afternoon.

The departure from Rohuküla to Vormsi has been postponed to Saturday at 8 AM due to technical issues with the ferry Ormsö.

The mayors of Vormsi and Kihnu have submitted a joint letter to the government requesting the opening of ice roads between their islands and the mainland due to favorable weather conditions, despite the ice creating significant transportation challenges.

Barbi Pilvre reflects on the dangers and realities of the ice road in her 2020 book 'My Vormsi', emphasizing the importance of caution when traversing the ice.

Tanel Viks, while observing several cars on an ice road from Vormsi, expresses his concerns about the risks involved in driving on such surfaces.