DOTD reports Chalmette Ferry service temporarily suspended
Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 11:23:00 AM
NEW ORLEANS, La. – Due to mechanical failure of the Motor Vessel St. John, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that the Lower Algiers to Chalmette ferry service has been temporarily suspended while it works to place the M/V Louis B. Porterie in service. An announcement will be made when the route resumes.

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).