Real McCoy II Ferry Closed For Emergency Electrical Repairs Estimated Time to Return to Service 4:30 PM

Date:             July 12, 2013

District:        4 - Oakland

Contact:       Vince Jacala

Phone:         510-286-5206

                                                                                                             

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Real McCoy II Ferry Closed For Emergency Electrical Repairs

Estimated Time to Return to Service 4:30 PM

Solano County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has suspended service of the Real McCoy II Ferry to perform emergency electrical repair. The Real McCoy II was taken out of service at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Friday, July 12^th. 

The estimated time to return the Real McCoy II Ferry to regular service is 4:30 p.m.

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.

Real McCoy II Ferry Detour

During this 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 find more information including pictures, maps and facts on Caltrans’ Delta Ferries webpage at:

http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/deltaferries/

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