The Wheatland ferry crosses the Willamette River on a sunny day. (Courtesy/Marion County)
Marion County’s two ferries across the Willamette River will be closed for maintenance for several weeks beginning in mid-July.
The Buena Vista Ferry, which connects Marion and Polk counties south of Independence, is closing July 13 to conduct U.S. Coast Guard-required dry dock inspections and routine maintenance, according to a county news release. The work is expected to take about four weeks.
The Wheatland Ferry, located north of Keizer, will close July 19 through the end of August. The county has received federal money to install tie-off structures, a backup generator and resurface ramps, the release said.
To receive updates about ferry operating status, email [email protected] to subscribe to ferry notification lists. Include your email address in the body of your message and indicate if you would like to be added to the Buena Vista or Wheatland Ferry list.
-Rachel Alexander
