Date:  Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Contact:
Susan Harris-Huether, Senior Customer Service and Information Manager, 206-515-3460

SEATTLE – Beginning Sunday, April 20, WSDOT Ferries Division will downsize the San Juan Islands route for a week to complete an annual U.S. Coast Guard required inspection on the 144-car Elwha. The 90-car Sealth will operate on the route while the Elwha goes to WSDOT’s Eagle Harbor Maintenance Facility for its annual inspection.

Completing the Elwha’s inspection next week helps ensure that it will be available to serve the islands during the busy summer months. The Elwha is scheduled to return to the San Juan Islands on Sunday, April 27.  During this week, the San Juan Islands route will be downsized by 45 vehicles from its normal capacity.

WSDOT appreciates customers’ patience with ongoing service adjustments as the Ferries Division completes necessary vessel inspections and dry-docking for ferry maintenance. Customers are encouraged to check the Web site, www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries, or call 1-888-808-7977 for the latest information.

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