CaptionBeginning 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.
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