Jamestown-Scotland Ferry May Continue to Experience Service Interruptions Through the Weekend Due to Tidal Conditions

Ferry may experience service interruptions due to high tides through Sunday

SURRY/JAMESTOWN — The Jamestown-Scotland Ferry may continue to experience potential intermittent service outages this weekend due to forecasted high tide levels associated with the storm system moving through our area. Service interruptions may occur through Sunday.

Current forecasts indicate higher-than-normal tide levels may remain elevated for longer periods than typically experienced, resulting in the potential for extended service interruptions. The greatest potential for interruptions is around periods of high tide Friday night, Saturday and Sunday.

High water caused by higher-than-normal tide levels and strong winds can prevent the loading ramps on the docks from being safely raised and lowered onto the ferry boats. If service is reduced or suspended, it will be restored as soon as waters recede, allowing ramps to be safely secured for loading vehicles.

Alternate route to Jamestown from the Surry boarding location:

• Take Route 10 to Route 258 to the James River Bridge (Route 17);

• Follow signs for I-64 west;

• Exit onto Route 199 west (exit 242A) toward Williamsburg; and

• Follow to Route 31 (Jamestown Road).

Alternate route to Surry from the Jamestown boarding location:

• Take Route 31 to Route 199. Make a right onto Route 199;

• Merge onto I-64 east and take the James River Bridge exit;

• After traveling over the James River Bridge, make a right onto Route 258, followed by another right onto Route 10; and

• Follow Route 10 to the town of Surry traffic signal.