NewsApril 15, 2011
Ferry between Missouri, Kentucky closed due to high water
HICKMAN, Ky. (AP) - A western Kentucky ferry that is the only direct route between Kentucky and Missouri has closed again, only nine days after reopening. The Dorena-Hickman Ferry stopped service Thursday afternoon due to high water on the Mississippi River. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says it's expected the ferry will remain closed until about the middle of next week...
The Associated Press
HICKMAN, Ky. (AP) - A western Kentucky ferry that is the only direct route between Kentucky and Missouri has closed again, only nine days after reopening.
The Dorena-Hickman Ferry stopped service Thursday afternoon due to high water on the Mississippi River. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says it's expected the ferry will remain closed until about the middle of next week.
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The ferry was closed for five weeks earlier because floodwaters covered the Kentucky landing. It reopened April 5.
The ferry connects Kentucky 1354 at Hickman with Missouri Route A and Highway 77 near Dorena, Mo.
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