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Saturday, February 18, 2012

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ANNOUNCES CHANGES IN FERRY OPERATIONS

Salisbury, MD – February 16, 2012 The Department of Public Works announces that Whitehaven Ferry will be back in operation on Wednesday, February 22nd. Upper Ferry service will be suspended as of Tuesday, February 21st for annual maintenance at the ship yard. Upper Ferry is expected to be closed for approximately three months.



Annual maintenance may involve replacing engines, electrical and mechanical equipment and safety devices. The Ferry Information Hotline will be updated and signage posted nearby. The Department of Public Works appreciates the public’s patience during critical maintenance projects.


Annually, total ridership for both ferries is approximately 200,000 vehicle trips. Whitehaven Ferry is located at the Village of Whitehaven and crosses into Somerset County. Upper Ferry is located at Upper Ferry Road and serves Wicomico County only.


Ferry Information Hotline: 410-543-2765

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Build a bridge the ferry's are unreliable.