Date confirmed for return of normal sailing schedule on Strangford ferry service

Stormont's Department for Infrastructure has confirmed that the Strangford Lough Ferry Service vehicle and passenger service will resume a normal sailing schedule next week.

The service was suspended in mid-October for five weeks whilst essential health and safety work was carried out at the slipways in Portaferry and Strangford.

In a statement this week, DfI said these essential health and safety works are now almost complete and normal sailing will recommence at 7:30am on Monday, 18th November

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Both slipway surfaces were refurbished and the steel ferry ramp guide rails in Portaferry were replaced during the five-week construction programme, costing an estimated £300,000.

In a statement, the Department for Infrastructure said: "DfI would like to thank everyone who made the alternative measures for passengers during this period possible and appreciate the patience of customers during the suspension.

"The Department would also like to thank the contractors who carried out the work."

Further information and sailing schedule can be found on NIDirect via the following link: www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/strangford-ferry-timetable#toc-0.

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