Ferry Runs May Be Affected by Coastal Storm

Tuesday, March 5, 2013 - 16:09 Press Release

The N.C. Department of Transportation’s ferry routes could be affected by a storm expected to hit the coastal area on Wednesday and Thursday.

The National Weather Service says the storm could bring strong gusty winds and possible coastal flooding. Gale watches are posted along the North Carolina coast.

NCDOT Ferry Division crews have prepared their docking facilities to be ready in case routes need to be shut down when the storm arrives, making ferry travel potentially unsafe.

Travelers who have reservations or plans to use ferry routes are advised to check with the departure terminal for up-to-date information. The phone numbers are:

Ocracoke – (252) 928-1665
Cedar Island – (252) 225-7411
Swan Quarter – (252) 926-6021
Hatteras – (252) 986-2353
Cherry Branch – (252) 447-1055
Southport – (910) 457-6942
Fort Fisher – (910) 458-3329
Bayview-Aurora - (252) 964-4521
Currituck-Knotts Island - (252) 232-2683

Travelers can also call 800-293-3779 (BY-FERRY) and Press 1 for up-to-date ferry information, or sign up to receive Tweets on their personal cell phones by going to www.twitter.com/ncdot_ferry.