NEW ORLEANS, La. – Due to severe winter weather, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that the Algiers-to-Canal Street ferry service has been suspended due to ice formation on the vessel and passenger walks.

The vessel made its final trips from Algiers Point at 2:45 p.m. and from Canal at 3 p.m. Earlier today, roadways leading to the Chalmette ferry landing developed ice because of freezing temperatures and precipitation causing service to be suspended. An announcement will be made when all ferry service can safely resume.

More information about the New Orleans ferries can be found at www.dotd.la.gov/ferry/. Travelers can also follow the ferries on Twitter.com at Canal_Ferry or Chalmette_Ferry. For traffic information, dial 511 or visit www.511la.org. Out-of-state travelers can call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511).