Hickman, Ky.–The Dorena-Hickman Ferry has temporarily halted service due to high winds.
The Dorena-Hickman Ferry temporarily closed about 10:30 a.m., CDT. Captain Jeremy Newsom reports winds out of the south running about 30 miles an hour with gusts up to 45 miles per hour. The wind has combined with river currents to create rough river conditions on the Mississippi River at Hickman.
According to the National Weather Serivce, wind gusts of up to 45 miles per hour are expected to continue until later afternoon.
The Dorena-Hickman Ferry will attempt to provide timely notice when service is able to resume. 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 also check on the ferry’s operating status by calling (731) 693-0210 or at https://www.facebook.com/
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