The U.S. Department of Transportation is giving $1.3 million in federal stimulus grants to improve ferry operations in Iberville, Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana parishes. The money will be used to upgrade the landing for the Plaquemine-Sunshine Ferry, replace an engine on the ferry and replace navigational radar systems on four boats. The DOT is also giving $1.8 million to the Plaquemines Parish ferry to install new energy-efficient engines.
Capital Region to receive $1.3 million for ferries
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