SUNNYBANK FERRY: BACK IN SERVICE
Posted by Terry | Dec 14, 2020 | News | |
FREDERICKSBURG, Va.
– Service is resuming Monday, Dec. 14, on the Sunnybank Ferry in Northumberland County after an extensive maintenance project to renew the vessel.
Service has been suspended since summer 2020, and the boat has undergone routine cleaning and maintenance in drydock. New ramps were installed, which vehicles use to travel on and off the ferry from the dock. A fresh coat of paint protects the boat exterior.
“We are excited to restore this ferry service and save travel time for residents and businesses who rely on it as part of their daily commute, and for visitors who enjoy the access it provides crossing the Little Wicomico River,” said David Beale, P.E., Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Northern Neck Resident Engineer. “We are grateful for the community’s patience as the ferry was refurbished so we can provide reliable service for passengers.”