Dorena-Hickman ferry back open for now

After being closed last Saturday due to low water, the Dorena-Hickman Ferry has resumed service.

A sand bar prevented the ferry from reaching the Missouri landing.  On Wednesday, equipment was brought in to help push the sand away from the landing.  

How long the ferry can remain open is still in question. This morning the Cairo gauge was at 18.32, with indications river levels will continue to slowly drop in coming weeks without substantial rain upstream.

Otherwise, the ferry is operating on a limited Thursday through Monday schedule, but continues to be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday until the ferry can hire an additional pilot.