Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Real McCoy II Ferry Scheduled For Preventive Maintenance Two-Week Closure Starts Monday, February 25th


Date:        February 12, 2013
District:   4 - Oakland
Contact:  Vince Jacala
Phone:     510/286-5206

For Immediate Release

                 Real McCoy II Ferry Scheduled For Preventive Maintenance
                       Two-Week Closure Starts Monday, February 25th 
SOLANO COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will temporarily suspend service of the Real McCoy II Ferry for approximately two-weeks starting on Monday, February 25th until Sunday, March 10th to perform preventive maintenance, and make repairs to the ferry slip.
The Real McCoy II is scheduled to be closed Monday, February 25th at 12:01 a.m. until 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, March 10th. All work is weather permitting.
The Real McCoy II, also known as the Cache Slough Ferry, provides regular service on State Route 84 between Ryer Island and the city of Rio Vista in Solano County.
The delta region ferry normally runs scheduled crossings every 20 minutes, on the hour, 20 minutes after the hour, and 40 minutes after the hour.
Real McCoy II Ferry Detour
During the service interruption, motorists are advised to use Highway 160 and the        J-Mack Ferry along Highway 220.                   
For the latest information, motorists can call the Caltrans Ryer Island Ferry Update Line at (510) 622-0120. 
You can also find additional ferry facts, maps, schedules and pictures on Caltrans’ Delta Ferries webpage at:
Caltrans appreciates your patience as crews work to make these necessary repairs.
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