Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Keller Ferry Out Of Service Until Further Notice

Thanks to the Spokesman-Review
for the use of their map.
The Keller Ferry across the Columbia River on State Route 21 is out of service until further notice.

Water is seeping into one of the Sanpoil’s internal compartments through a hairline crack below the waterline. 

Divers from the vessel builder, Foss Maritime of Seattle, inspected the boat yesterday and located the crack but have not determined it's cause.


WSDOT is working with Foss Maritime to determine what repairs will be required.  There is no estimate on costs or when ferry service will resume.  Drivers will need to use alternate routes to reach their destinations.

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