New Orleans – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces it will swap vessels at the Lower Algiers to Chalmette ferry route due to a mechanical issue. The Motor Vessel Levy will be replaced with the smaller M/V St. John at 1 p.m., today.

The smaller vessel will run indefinitely, so ferry passengers should expect delays during peak travel times. DOTD will alert the public when the larger boat is ready to resume service.

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).

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