$10.37M Awarded to Improve Put-in-Bay Ferry Infrastructure

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration has awarded the Put-in-Bay Township Port Authority $10.37 million to construct a 406-foot stone breakwater at the main ferry terminal serving Ohio’s South Bass Island.

This investment will support Phase I of the “Breakwater for Main Ferry Terminal” project, providing critical infrastructure to protect the ferry dock from adverse weather conditions and rising lake levels. The project will also create a designated maintenance berth, allowing for secure ferry mooring during repairs and an alternate loading area for passengers, vehicles and cargo when the main dock is unavailable.

The improvements will directly support the operations of Miller Boat Line, Inc., a primary ferry operator on Lake Erie.

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