MADISON, Wis. -- A crucial transportation link across the Wisconsin River has officially closed for the winter season, marking the end of the 2024 operating period. The Merrimac Ferry, which began in ...

The Merrimac Ferry was shut down late Tuesday evening after workers found an engine oil leak on the boat. The ferry resumed normal operations just before noon Wednesday, officials said. The ferry ...

MERRIMAC, Wis. (WKOW) — The Merrimac Ferry is now open for the 2025 season, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The popular ferry shuttles WIS 113 traffic, bicyclists, and ...

MERRIMAC, Wis. (WKOW) — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation said the Merrimac Ferry will close Friday evening due to the cold weather forecasted. The Merrimac Ferry will close until further ...

The Columbia County Board's highway committee wants to wait a month or two before deciding whether to spend about $17,000 on a new camera surveillance system for Wisconsin's only free ferry. Among the ...

There are six ferry companies in Wisconsin, and they offer a wide range of experiences for people who love large boats. Want a free ride across the Wisconsin River? Check. A fast Lake Michigan ...

State Highway 113 is whole once again, with the start up of the Merrimac ferry crossing Lake Wisconsin. The ferry, proper name COLSAC III, runs between Merrimac in Sauk County and Okee in Columbia ...