VDOT News - Fredericksburg
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IMMEDIATE Kelly Hannon 540-374-3344 Kelly.Hannon@VDOT.Virginia.Gov (540) 656-0321 cell |
FRED-194206 July 1, 2022 |
MERRY POINT FERRY SUSPENDS SERVICE ON FRIDAY, JULY 1
Ferry in Lancaster County will not operate tomorrow due to a broken guide cable
- Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
- Saturday, 9 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
- No Sunday or Monday service
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – The Merry Point Ferry in Lancaster County will not operate on Friday, July 1, due to a broken guide cable.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking a replacement cable to restore ferry service as soon as possible. The cable is required to operate the ferry.
Located on Route 604 (Ottoman Ferry Road/Merry Point Road), it crosses the western end of the Corrotoman River. Riding the Merry Point Ferry saves an estimated 20 minutes in travel time when compared with the available land route.
The ferry can carry a maximum of six passengers and 16 tons.
Updates on ferry service will be available online on the Merry Point Ferry page on VDOT's website, www.virginiadot.org.
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VDOT’s 14-county Fredericksburg District includes the counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford in the Fredericksburg area; Northumberland, Richmond, Lancaster and Westmoreland counties in the Northern Neck; Essex, Gloucester, King & Queen, King William, Mathews and Middlesex counties in the Middle Peninsula.
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