Wednesday, November 9, 2011

High winds temporarily stop ferry service


UPDATE: Ferry resumed operation at 4:15 p.m., today

The Cave in Rock Ferry has halted operation due to high winds. The ferry temporarily stopped service about 8 a.m., today.

The ferry connects Ky. 91 with Illinois Route 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, 7 days a week. The ferry carries about 500 vehicles across the Ohio River in an average day.