Weather forces ferry to remain closed today

Icy weather will keep the Dorena-Hickman Ferry closed today.

The ferry closed Sunday after ice coated the ferry itself and the landings on both sides of the Mississippi River iced over, creating unsafe conditions for both passengers and crew, according to a news release from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

It remained closed Monday and Tuesday, the release stated.

The ferry, which operates between Hickman, Ky., and Dorena, Mo., serves as the only direct route between Kentucky and Missouri, the release stated.

Information about the ferry and its operating hours is available at http://www.dorena-hickmanferryboat.com. To find out the ferry's operating status, call 731-693-0210.