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***UPDATE***M/V Acadia now in service at Cameron ferry (vehicles longer than 50 feet must detour) – Cameron Parish

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 7:07:53 PM

UPDATE: The M/V Acadia relief ferry is now in service at the Cameron ferry location. This change in ferry operation was originally to occur on Tuesday, November 12th at 10pm but was rescheduled following mechanical issues to M/V Cameron II earlier today. Be advised that any vehicle combinations longer than 50 feet will be required to detour and may use I-10 as an alternate route.

DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds motorists to register with MyDOTD to receive status updates on the Cameron ferry.

Cameron Parish – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that the M/V Cameron II will be removed from ferry service to go into its United States Coast Guard (USCG) mandated dry dock, starting at 10 p.m. Wednesday, November 6, 2024.

Once the M/V Cameron II is removed from service, a relief ferry (M/V Acadia) will continue limited service across the ship channel with restrictions. While the M/V Acadia is in service, any vehicle combinations longer than 50 feet will be required to detour and may use I-10. The boat launch on the west side of the Calcasieu River, adjacent to the ferry landing, will be closed to ensure safety while the relief ferry is in service.

The M/V Cameron II is expected to be in dry dock for approximately six months after work begins. During the scheduled downtime, the M/V Cameron II will undergo its mid-cycle hull exam, internal structural exam and rehab/repairs to major mechanical systems.

DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.

To receive updates on the ferry status and schedule, register with MyDOTD here. Updates are also available online at www.511la.org, or by downloading the Louisiana 511 mobile app. Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website at www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MyDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and Twitter pages.