Wednesday, February 11, 2009

High winds close Ohio River ferry

The Cave In Rock Ferry has shut down today due to high winds on the Ohio River. The ferry will remain closed until winds die down significantly. 

The ferry connects Ky. 91 with Ill. 1 across the Ohio River between Crittenden County and Hardin County, Ill. The ferry normally operates from 6 a.m., to 10 p.m,. central time, seven days a week. The ferry carries about 500 vehicles across the Ohio River in an average day.