Ice Closes Essex Ferry [Update: Reopens 1pm Today]

Essex-Charlotte Ferry Closed Today, April 8, 2014 — Ice Closes Essex Ferry on April 8. Still closed April 10. (Credit: LCT)

The Essex-Charlotte ferry crossing is closed due to ice. Lake Champlain Transportation Company sent out the following message the morning of April 8:

Charlotte crossing closed due to ice—will reopen when it clears.
[Grand Island/Cumberland Head] GI/CH crossing running as scheduled 24/7.

This afternoon they sent out the following message announcing the continued closure of the ferry:

April 10-Charlotte Vt.-Essex NY ferry is still closed due to moving ice.

To be immediately updated by LCT when the ferry reopens visit www.ferries.com and sign up for email updates on the lower right side of the homepage or text “LCTFerries” to 24587 to receive important ferry schedule/news updates directly to your phone.

See the Essex-Charlotte ferry‘s current Early Spring Schedule to see when our ferry will be operating once the ice problem is resolved.

UPDATE: April 11—Charlotte Vt.-Essex NY ferry is opening today at 1:00pm, and will run as scheduled.

You can contact LCT with any questions at 802-864-9804.

Essex-Charlotte Canal (rosslynredux.com)
Essex-Charlotte Ferry Early Spring Schedule 2014 (www.essexonlakechamplain.com)
Essex-Charlotte Winter Ferry Crossing with Lea Coggio (www.essexonlakechamplain.com)
Lake Champlain Freezing Over (www.essexonlakechamplain.com)

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