Tidal Conditions Cause Service Reductions on Jamestown-Scotland Ferry
What happened
The Jamestown-Scotland Ferry is operating at reduced capacity due to tidal conditions. High tides have also caused a breach in the dune at the Pea Island Visitor Center. Separately, the Tide light rail is experiencing a service interruption between EVMC/Fort Norfolk Station and Norfolk State Station because of tidal flooding.
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Why it matters
Flooding across Hampton Roads and eastern North Carolina has led to various transportation disruptions. These conditions have caused road closures, including Highway NC 12 between the Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe. The situation strains state infrastructure management capacity.
Virginia Department of Transportation warns of service interruptions in Williamsburg, Virginia, due to high tides.
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Who's involved
- Virginia Department of TransportationGovernment agency that reported on the reduced ferry service and warned of flooding impacts.
- JamestownLocation of the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry service that is operating at reduced capacity.
- VirginiaState where the flooding and transportation service interruptions are occurring.
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The entities involved
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Virginia Department of Transportation
government agency in Virginia, United States
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