RELEASE: CONTACT:

IMMEDIATE Luefras Robinson (757) 925-1516 luefras.robinson@VDOT.virginia.gov

HRO-HR9108 Sept. 1, 2006

VDOT CREWS WORKING TO RESTORE FERRY SERVICE

SURRY – The Jamestown-Scotland Ferry remains out of service this evening. Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) crews are working to ensure that conditions are safe to reopen the vessels to the public.

Jamestown-Scotland Ferry service was suspended at 9 a.m. as a result of high waters from tropical depression Ernesto.

The road leading to the ferry has been washed out as a result of today’s storm. When the waters recede and repairs can be made, ferry service will resume.

The ferry normally operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For updates on the service, call the ferry hotline at 1-800-VA-FERRY.

For more information about other VDOT-maintained roads, tune to 610 AM, dial 511 or visit VirginiaDOT.org.

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