New Orleans, LA - The Lower Algiers–Chalmette Ferry will resume normal operations on Saturday, May 23, 2026, beginning at 6 a.m. 

Ferry service was temporarily suspended following a routine inspection of the Chalmette Ferry bridge conducted by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD), during which issues were identified that required repairs at the Chalmette landing. LADOTD has since completed the necessary repairs, allowing ferry service to safely resume. 

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) thanks riders and surrounding communities for their patience and understanding during the temporary service interruption.

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The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority is a sub-division of the State of Louisiana which is operated by an independent Board of Commissioners that serves Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Bernard Parishes. The agency operates car and passenger ferries, fixed-route buses, Paratransit, and streetcar services. For updates, service alerts, and agency news, follow the RTA on social media: @neworleansrta on Instagram, X (Twitter), and Facebook, and New Orleans Regional Transit Authority on LinkedIn.