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Public Hearing, Proposed Gretna Ferry Route Change

Maritime Activity Reports, Inc.

August 20, 2009

The Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) will hold a public hearing on a proposal to change the route of the Gretna ferry from the Gretna-Jackson Avenue route to the Gretna-Canal Street route.  In addition, proposed changes in the times of operation for the Gretna ferry will be discussed.  The proposed start date for the new route and/or times of operation will be in the fall of 2009.

The hearing will take place on August 26, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Gretna City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Street at Huey P. Long Avenue, Gretna, La. DOTD representatives will be available to answer questions and to receive comments from the public. For more information relating to the meeting, contact Peggy Olivier at 504-376-8100.

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