(SitNews) Skagway, Alaska - The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities announced that flotation was restored to the Skagway Ferry Terminal dock on Wednesday. The dock was previously submerged the morning of Thursday, April 24.

The dock is undergoing a thorough inspection for damage, which will include an underwater examination by divers. Repairs to the passenger ramp, electrical system and the vehicle ramp hydraulic system are underway. Additional repairs may be necessary and at this time it is unknown when the dock will be fully repaired and operational.

Further updates will continue to be provided as necessary at FerryAlaska.com. Ferry service to Skagway remains cancelled through May 9, 2014.

Alaska Marine Highway System staff is contacting affected passengers. For ferry schedule information, please call your local terminal by dialing 1-907-465-3941 or toll-free at 1-800-642-0066.

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities oversees 254 airports, 11 ferries serving 35 communities, 5,619 miles of highway and 720 public facilities throughout the state of Alaska.

Source of News: 

Alaska Department of Transportation
dot.state.ak.us

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