After being able to run for a few days, the Dorena-Hickman Ferry is again closed due to low water on the Mississippi River.
Water levels on the Mississippi River have again dropped below the bottom of the landing ramp in Hickman Harbor and at Dorena, forcing the ferry to halt operation.
This morning, the Cairo Gauge was at 13.47 at 7 a.m., just below the 14 ft. reading generally required for the ferry to operate.
The river forecast indicates the ferry could be able to resume service late in the week.
The Dorna-Hickman Ferry is closed. The ferry and KYTC District 1 will attempt to provide timely notice when service is able to resume.
Motorists may check on the ferry’s operating status by calling (731) 693-0210 or by going to https://www.facebook.com/
To get traffic advisories and alerts about the ferry’s operating status via email go to https://public.govdelivery.
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. The toll for passenger vehicles is $20 with additional tolls for trucks, motor homes, and vehicles pulling trailers. There are discounts for vehicles making return crossings. A complete fare list is available via the ferry Facebook page listed above..
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.