Friday, March 14, 2014

High winds close ferry

The Cave In Rock Ferry is closed due to high winds.

The Cave In Rock Ferry will remain closed for the remainder of today. The forecast indicated the ferry should be able to reopen on the regular schedule on Saturday morning.

The Cave In Rock 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.