UPDATE - Duty Ferry to experience adjusted operating hours in Catahoula Parish
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 9:25:22 AM
UPDATE - Duty Ferry to experience adjusted operating hours in Catahoula Parish
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises the public that the Duty/Enterprise Ferry in Catahoula Parish will undergo an adjustment to the operating hours.
UPDATE: Beginning Tuesday, December 12, 2023, the ferry will operate from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day until further notice.
This change comes as a result of safety concerns related to low light conditions at the ferry, as well as the current Ouachita River stage. Water levels, whether too high or too low, can impact the ferry captain’s ability to safety navigate the route, and must always be taken into consideration.
DOTD considers the safety of the ferry riders, as well as the boat captains, to be a top priority, and these operating hours will be monitored and adjusted again as necessary.
We understand this change may be inconvenient for some who use the ferry on a regular basis, but we must ensure safe operations of the ferry at all times.
The detour for motorists is LA 124 to LA 126 East to US 165 North to LA 4 East to LA 559.
Contact Information:
Lee Wallace
ADA of Operations
Chase District 58
318-412-3102
[email protected]
Media Contact:
Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
Chase District 58
(318) 549-8402
[email protected]
Safety Reminder:
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
Additional Information:
Call 511, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app for additional information. Out-of-state travelers may call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). 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.
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