Dorena-Hickman Ferry closing for dredging operation

HICKMAN, Ky. — The Dorena-Hickman Ferry in western Kentucky closed Saturday for dredging operations and will be evaluated on a day-by-day basis.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said the dredge is expected to be in the harbor for a couple of weeks. The ferry captain, Jeremy Newsom, said he hopes the ferry will only be closed a couple of days as the dredge works near the mouth of the harbor.

Updates on the status will be posted at www.facebook.com/Dorena-Hickman-Ferry-125266200830039/?fref=ts and www.facebook.com/KYTCDistrict1. Motorists also can check by calling (731) 693-0210.

The Dorena-Hickman Ferry connects Kentucky 1354 at Hickman with Missouri Route A and Highway 77 near Dorena, Missouri.

Missouri and Kentucky are the only border states that aren’t directly connected by a road. The only direct route between the two states is the ferry.

Pertinent address:

Dorena, Mo.

Hickman, Ky.