Hickman, Ky.–The Dorena-Hickman Ferry resumed service at 9 a.m., CDT, today.
The Dorena-Hickman Ferry has been closed since May 28, when Mississippi River floodwaters covered the Kentucky Landing.
During the overnight hours, floodwaters dropped more than expected. That allowed the ferry to resume service this morning as soon as drift had been cleared from the Missouri landing.
The Dorena-Hickman Ferry is open and running on the normal summer schedule.
The Dorena-Hickman Ferry connects KY 1354 at Hickman, Kentucky, with Missouri Route A and Route 77 near Dorena, Missouri.
In addition to providing a critical transportation link between Kentucky and Missouri for daily commuters and farmers, the ferry serves as a tourist attraction for the region and provides a convenient route between Southeast Missouri and the popular fishing and recreation areas around nearby Reelfoot Lake in Northwest Tennessee.
The Dorena-Hickman Ferry Operates from the Hickman Landing with regular river crossings during daylight hours. Round trip passage for passenger vehicles is $14 with additional tolls for trucks, motor homes, and vehicles pulling trailers. There are discounts for vehicles making return crossings.
Missouri and Kentucky have the geographic distinction of being the only border states that are not directly connected by a road or bridge. The only direct route between the two states is the Dorena-Hickman Ferry.
The Dorena-Hickman Ferry operates at Mississippi River navigation mile point 922.0.
Motorists can check on the ferry’s operating status by calling (731) 693-0210 or at https://www.facebook.com/