Allow extra time to get to Swan Quarter

Here's an FYI just in case you're planning a trip to the island and will be coming via the Swan Quarter ferry.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: June 11, 2009
CONTACT: Lucy Wallace (252) 473-3461

MOTORISTS SHOULD ALLOW EXTRA TIME TO ARRIVE AT SWAN QUARTER FERRY
TERMINAL IN JULY
U.S. 264 Will Be Closed for Bridge Maintenance at Hyde, Beaufort County Line

MANNS HARBOR — Beginning Tuesday, July 7, travelers planning to take
the Swan Quarter to Ocracoke ferry should allow an extra 10 minutes in
travel time to reach the ferry terminal in Swan Quarter due to a
bridge maintenance project on U.S. 264. The highway will be closed to
traffic through Wednesday, August 5 at the Leechville Bridge over the
Pungo River between Belhaven and Swan Quarter.

The N.C. Department of Transportation will have detour signs posted.

Motorists traveling to the ferry terminal should take the following
signed detour:

From Beaufort County traveling east on U.S. 264, turn left on N.C. 99
North and follow for 6.8 miles to N.C. 45 South. Turn right on N.C. 45
South and follow for 10.2 miles back to U.S. 264. Total detour length
is 17 miles.

Motorists leaving the ferry terminal should take the following signed detour:

From Hyde County traveling west on U.S. 264, turn right on N.C. 45
North and follow for 10.2 miles to N.C. 99. Turn left on N.C. 99 South
and follow for 6.8 miles back to U.S. 264. Total detour length is 17
miles.

Travelers are urged to make their ferry reservations early and allow
enough time to reach the ferry terminal 30 minutes prior to departure.
For reservations, call 1-800-BY-FERRY.