Cave-in-Rock Ferry Is Now Open

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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet • District 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact: Carrie Dillard
270-898-2431 (office)
270-519-8184 (cell)
carrie.dillard@ky.gov

Cave-in-Rock Ferry Is Now Open

PADUCAH, Ky. (Feb. 20, 2026)  The Cave-In-Rock Ferry has reopened following a brief closure due to high winds.

The Cave-In-Rock Ferry connects KY 91 with IL Route 1 across the Ohio River between Crittenden County, KY, and Hardin County, IL.

The ferry's regular operating schedule is from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. The last run from the Illinois side is at 9:40 p.m.; last run from the Kentucky side is at 9:50 p.m.

Learn more by visiting the ferry's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CIRFerry

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