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Problems with manholes

Missing, shifted or broken manhole covers cause problems to road users in bigger and smaller streets. But there are even more street manhole related risks – how to avoid them and act when facing them?

  • If there is no need, do not climb into the street manhole. It might be deeper than it first seems. Also, the manhole may be filled with gas or water. In case you need to enter the manhole, another person should stay up to help avoid any injuries or call help.
  • If possible, drive pass the manhole cover - even at 50km/h driving speed the manhole cover may fly out from beneath the wheel and injure other vehicles or people.
  • Draw attention to safety also on green areas. Manholes may be uncovered there as well, and children at play may not notice them.
  • If possible, avoid water paddles and flooded streets. In flooded areas the manhole covers may shift due to the water pressure. Invisible bottom may hide an open manhole.
  • Stolen sewer manhole covers. Metal manholes are often stolen due to their valuable price, and replacing them is quite expensive for the owners. We consistently work on this problem - for instance, we have replaced more than 500 manhole covers within last five years.
  • If possible, mark the dangerous manhole. That way it will be easier to detect it and other road users will also notice the risk.
  • In case of a manhole-related accident call the police who will fixate the situation and inform the manhole owner.

 


Please inform Tallinna Teede AS or our Customer Line at 62 62 200 or Emergency Line at 62 62 400 about missing manhole covers or dangerous manholes .