Posts Tagged ‘Woodland Ferry’
DelDOT Plans to Replace Woodland Ferry Captain House
DelDOT plans to replace the Woodland Ferry Captain House next year. The facility is a former residence. It was most recently renovated in 1993. “With the support of our area legislators, DelDOT is committed to maintaining ferry operations across the Nanticoke River, and this new building will ensure our deckhands have a facility that fully…
Read MoreUpdate: Woodland Ferry Will Not Operate Fri. May 6th
Update: the Woodland Ferry will not be operating Friday May 6th due to staffing issues, according to DelDOT. Service is scheduled to resume Monday morning. Last week, DelDOT announced that the Woodland Ferry would not operate Saturdays and Sundays temporarily due to staffing issues. The Woodland Ferry crosses the Nanticoke River in the Seaford-Blades-Laurel area.…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry Temporarily Ceases Weekend Service
The Woodland Ferry, which crosses the Nanticoke River in the Seaford area, will temporarily suspend weekend operations effective this Saturday, April 30th. New weekday hours will be from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. According to DelDOT, the changes are being made due to staffing issues. DelDOT recently posted openings for captain positions at the ferry.
Read MoreCaptains Needed To Keep Woodland Ferry Sailing
“Help wanted” at the Woodland Ferry…Captains are currently needed to keep the ferry running across the Nanticoke River in the Seaford area.House Minority Leader Danny Short, R-Seaford is spreading the word about the vital need for skilled personnel.A US Coast Guard license and other criteria must be met.Applications will be taken through April 27th. For…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry Will Not Operate This Weekend
The Woodland Ferry will not be in service on Christmas day as well as on Sunday. According to DelDOT, operations are expected to resume Monday at 7:00 a.m. The Woodland Ferry crosses the Nanticoke River in the Seaford area. For updates from DelDOT about the Woodland Ferry’s status, please CLICK HERE
Read MoreWoodland Ferry Closure Wednesday for Maintenance
DelDOT announces that the Woodland Ferry in Seaford will be closed for maintenance work in preparation for our annual US Coast Guard’s inspection. The Ferry will be closed from 9:30am until noon on Wednesday, November 17 – pending weather. Ferry service will resume after 12pm. DelDOT appreciates the patience of motorists and area residents during…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry To Close Sunday Evening For Annual Maintenance
The Woodland Ferry, which crosses the Nanticoke River southwest of Seaford, is scheduled to close at the end of the weekend for several days of annual maintenance. According to DelDOT, the closure is scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. Sunday September 19th. Pending weather conditions, ferry service will resume at 7:00 a.m. Saturday, September 25th.…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry Will Not Operate Thursday
The Woodland Ferry is expected to be out of service for electrical improvements Thursday, according to DelDOT. The ferry, which crosses the Nanticoke River in Seaford, is expected to resume normal service Friday at 7:00 a.m.
Read MoreMechanical Issues Sideline Woodland Ferry
The Woodland Ferry is currently not in operation.According to DelDOT, mechanical issues were discovered with the ferry, which crosses the Nanticoke River.There is no official word on when service will be restored.The Woodland Ferry was recently suspended for a week for the annual U.S. Coast Guard inspection.
Read MoreWoodland Ferry Suspended This Week For Coast Guard Inspection
The Woodland Ferry, which crosses the Nanticoke River near Seaford and Laurel, is scheduled to be suspended this week for the U.S. Coast Guard’s annual inspection.The Coast Guard inspection’s goal is to ensure that the vessel complies with regulations and is safe.According to DelDOT, the Woodland Ferry is scheduled to resume operations Saturday morning at…
Read MoreDelDOT changes operating hours for the Woodland Ferry
The hours of operation for the Woodland Ferry are changing. Previously, the hours for the Woodland Ferry were generally “dawn until dusk.” However, now DelDOT is announcing that the new hours will be from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., year-round. The change will allow DelDOT to offer more consistent hours in order to better serve…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry – to Reopen Next Week
It was hoped that the Woodland Ferry would be open by Friday – but work has been delayed. DelDOT now says that the Ferry closure will extend into next week due to additional repair work on the engine. It’s hoped the Ferry will reopen on Wednesday, October 16.
Read MoreUPDATED: OPEN AGAIN! Woodland Ferry Reopens to All Traffic
UPDATED – 8-21-19 – OPEN AGAIN! After months of being closed for repairs and maintenance – DelDOT officials announce the Woodland Ferry is now open to all traffic. ================================================================= 05-07-19 – Due to additional repairs of the ferry, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that the Woodland Ferry will be out-of-service until this summer. …
Read MoreVIDEO: WGMD News Week in Review 4/11/2019
WATCH: Milton-based Dogfish Head Brewery is set for a merger, positive news for Maryland’s crabbing industry and the Woodland Ferry is set to be out of commission longer than expected. Plus, huge congratulations are in order for our own *newlywed* Mike Bradley! Join WGMD’s Hunter Landon for a look back at the week’s top stories!
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