Real McCoy Ferry Closed for Emergency Repairs Starting July 10

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: July 10, 2018
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: 510/286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Real McCoy Ferry
Emergency Repairs Started Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Closed Until Further Notice

SOLANO COUNTY– The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has suspended service of the Real McCoy Ferry on State Route 84 (SR-84) until further notice to perform emergency repairs to the boat’s propulsion system. The closure started the afternoon of Tuesday, July 10, 2018.

Caltrans will make an announcement once repairs are completed.

The Real McCoy also known as the Cache Slough Ferry, provides regular service on SR-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 Ferry Detour
During the temporary service interruption of the Real McCoy, motorists are advised to use the J-Mack Ferry on State Route 220 or the Miner Slough Bridge on State Route 84 to travel between Ryer Island and communities in Sacramento and Solano counties.

For the latest information, call the Caltrans Ferry Update Line at (510) 622-0120.

You can also find additional information on Caltrans’ Delta Ferries webpage: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/deltaferries/

Or follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaltransD4

Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to maintain our Delta Ferries.
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