By ROBIN SHANNON

L’Observateur

LAPLACE – The Reserve-Edgard ferry returned to service this week after being closed for several weeks because of high water levels in the Mississippi River.

The ferry reopened Tuesday at 5 a.m. with the first trip leaving from the Reserve landing. The landing was closed May 6 after water from the river engulfed the access road to the dock.

The ferry will continue to operate Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Motorists and passengers must pay $1 to leave from the Reserve side, but the trip is free coming from the Edgard side.

Before traveling, drivers can call the Toll-Free Ferry Information line at 1-888-613-3779 for the status of the ferry, or visit the “Ferry Status” page on the right-hand side of the DOTD website. Drivers can also access updates on the ferry through Twitter by visiting www. twitter.com/Reserve_Ferry.