Repair of peeling fence on Tallinn's Friendship Bridge requires removal of structures

Tallinn's Friendship Bridge developed serious paint problems on its new pedestrian railings after spring cleaning. The railings cannot be repaired on site and must be removed. The exact cause of the problem remains unclear.

Serious paint problems were identified on Tallinn's Friendship Bridge's new pedestrian railings following spring cleaning. It turned out that the paint is peeling and the condition of the railing does not meet the standards expected from the facility's renovation.

Competent authorities have confirmed that the railings cannot be fixed by on-site repairs. Instead, the structures must be removed from the bridge to address the problem properly.

The exact cause of the problem has not been determined. Investigation is ongoing and further steps will become clear after the structures are removed and a more thorough inspection is conducted.