One of the city’s best commuter options, the East River Ferry, was forced to shut down its operations earlier today due to the arctic-like ice buildup all along the East River.
Due to ice, we are suspending service until further notice. Please see our web advisory before traveling, as conditions may change abruptly.
— East River Ferry (@eastriverferry) February 23, 2015
The continued cold snap lingering around New York City has created natural hazards for ferries, but there’s still hope. We will resume service at 12pm from Pier 11 heading north,” reads an update on the ferry’s website. “Some stops may be inaccessible, and we will update if we find that to be true.”
UPDATE: As of 12:30, Greenpoint and LIC are inaccessible due to ice floes.
UPDATE2 Service has been suspended:
ERF ALERT: Service is suspended until further notice.
— East River Ferry (@eastriverferry) February 23, 2015
(Photo: @shmuli)
