FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – The Merry Point Ferry in Lancaster County and the Sunnybank Ferry in Northumberland County will not operate on Thursday, Aug. 8, and Friday, Aug. 9, due to forecasted tidal flooding and high winds from Tropical Storm Debby.
Service is anticipated to resume on Saturday, Aug. 10, weather permitting. Travelers are encouraged to check the ferry operational status signs located on major routes leading to the ferry dock for updates on Saturday.
The Merry Point and Sunnybank ferries are free ferry services operated by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). They save passengers around 20 minutes of travel time when compared with the available land route. Each ferry can carry a maximum of six passengers and 16 tons.
The Merry Point Ferry crosses the western end of the Corrotoman River on Route 604.
The Sunnybank Ferry crosses the Little Wicomico River on Route 644.
Visit the Merry Point Ferry and the Sunnybank Ferry pages online for more information, including their normally scheduled hours of operation.
