The ferry service to the island of Vormsi has been restored shortly before the ice road's closure due to seasonal changes, which had raised concerns about the island being cut off from the mainland. The ferry Ormsö returned to service just days before the closure of the ice route, which was crucial for transportation and supply delivery. According to Erki Savisaar, the mayor of Vormsi, the situation regarding fuel resources had already become critical before the ferry resumed operations.

Despite the difficulties, the ferry managed to break through the ice on Friday night, and operations are now running according to schedule. The rise in water levels has resulted in the lifting of weight restrictions, allowing the ferry to operate at full capacity. The mayor expressed relief regarding the ferry's operational status, especially given that the previous ice road that had helped connect the island to the mainland was flooded with meltwater, indicating changing weather conditions.

During the period when the ferry was under repair, unofficial ice routes had sustained the connection between Vormsi and the mainland, enabling residents to continue travelling. Some brave individuals had ventured across the ice to access the mainland earlier in January. However, the ferry's breakdown on February 6 highlighted the precarious nature of the island's transport links, underscoring the importance of reliable ferry services for communities reliant on limited access routes.