With no dredging currently in the works and a busier-than-average hurricane season forecast, the Dare County Waterways Commission agreed this week to alert county commissioners that the emergency evacuation channel from Hatteras Island is dangerously shoaled.
NCDOT Ferry Division
Interim no more: Jed Dixon becomes Ferry Division director
The Manteo resident, who has been with the state Ferry Division for 21 years and interim director since August, officially assumed the top post Friday.
Pamlico Sound ferries begin offering 3 round trips daily
The additional runs were added Tuesday for the Cedar Island-Ocracoke and Swan Quarter-Ocracoke routes.
State ferry routes change to spring schedule Tuesday
Five of the system’s regular routes are changing to expanded schedules, as the ferry system ramps up for its busier spring and summer service.
Pamlico Sound ferries on altered schedule due to shoaling
The Ferry Division is running an alternate schedule between Cedar Island, Swan Quarter and Ocracoke due to critical shoaling issues in the ferry channel near Ocracoke.
3 ferry routes to switch Tuesday to off-season schedules
The Southport-Fort Fisher, Swan Quarter-Ocracoke, and Cedar Island-Ocracoke ferry routes are affected.
Pamlico Sound ferries resume full summer schedules
Ferries to and from Ocracoke from Cedar Island and Swan Quarter have resumed regular summer schedules.
Mechanical issues, COVID disrupt state ferry schedules
Ferries in and out of Cedar Island, Swan Quarter and Hatteras have experienced interruptions.
High winds force Pamlico Sound ferry runs to be canceled
Other state ferry schedules could be affected this weekend because of an expected strong storm with heavy rain and winds.
Pamlico Sound Ferries Resume Full Schedule
NCDOT’s Ferry Division has resumed its full schedule for Pamlico Sound routes connecting Ocracoke to Cedar Island and Swan Quarter.
Pamlico Sound Ferries on Adjusted Schedule
NCDOT’s Ferry Division is extending the alternate schedule on Pamlico Sound between Cedar Island, Swan Quarter and Ocracoke through Monday.
Mainland-Ocracoke Ferry Service Resumes
Cedar Island and Swan Quarter ferry service to Ocracoke resumed Tuesday after suspended and an altered schedules for much of the month.
Mainland-Ocracoke Ferry Routes Suspended
The Department of Transportation has suspended Cedar Island and Swan Quarter ferries to Ocracoke until Monday because of shoaling in the channel.
Altered Pamlico Ferries’ Schedule Extended
NCDOT has extended until April 1 the alternate schedule for ferries traveling between Cedar Island, Swan Quarter and Ocracoke because of continued shoaling issues in the ferry channel outside of Silver Lake Harbor.
Ocracoke Ferry Runs Trimmed Due to COVID
Because of a COVID-19-related temporary staff shortage, ferry service will be reduced Dec. 22-28 between Cedar Island, Swan Quarter and Ocracoke.
Ferries to Ocracoke to Resume Full Schedule
Pamlico Sound ferry routes will resume a full schedule Saturday between Ocracoke and the two mainland ferry terminals, Swan Quarter and Cedar Island.
