ferries

Ferry Schedules for Super Bowl Sunday Released

Jason Saul — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:48:52 +0000

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced the Mississippi River schedules for Super Bowl weekend, Feb. 2-3.

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Algiers Ferry Terminal Work to Finish this Afternoon

Jason Saul — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:41:55 +0000

Work on the damaged Algiers Point Ferry Terminal that was suspended yesterday due to inclement weather will be completed today by 3:30 p.m., according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.

Ferry service from the Algiers Point terminal will remain suspended while the work is being completed, the DOTD said. However, the DOTD says all construction is weather-dependent, and may need to be rescheduled again.

Pointe-a-la-Hache Ferry Landing Closed as Unsafe

The Associated Press — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:30:00 +0000

The Pointe-a-la-Hache ferry landing has been closed indefinitely as unsafe. A Plaquemines Parish news release says the Department of Transportation and Development ordered it closed immediately on Wednesday.

White Castle ferry out of service 4-6 weeks

The Associated Press — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:21:10 +0000

State officials say the White Castle ferry is expected to be out of service another 4-6 weeks.

White Castle ferry may shut down permanently

The Associated Press — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 16:46:12 +0000

The ferry that carries passengers across the Mississippi from White Castle to Carville ferry has been temporarily docked since June due to a mechanical malfunction, but state transportation officials say it will be shut down permanently by year's end to save $800,000 annually.