SOUTHPORT – The N.C. Department of Transportation's Ferry Division will be suspending service on its Southport-Fort Fisher ferry route beginning the afternoon of Tuesday, Feb. 8 for a critical replacement of the fender system at the Southport Terminal.
During the replacement work, the crane barge Skyco will move into position at Southport to remove and replace the metal tubes and wooden bumpers that make up the fender system. The replacement process is expected to take one week, dependent on weather and equipment conditions.
The Southport-Fort Fisher ferry route will resume its full schedule as soon as the work is complete.