Charlotte, Vt. – February 2, 2010 – Lake Champlain Trasnportation Company announced Tuesday that with the combined effect of increased ice formation between the Grand Isle, Vt. – Crown Point, N.Y. ferry crossings, as well as increased traffic at both the Northern and Southern crossings, they will be closing the Charlotte, Vt. to Essex, N.Y. ferry crossing, until ice conditions permit in the spring.

The company said that relocating the vessels at this time allows them to restore the Grand Isle crossing back to its normal operating schedule, and ensures that there is duplication of service at Crown Point during heavy ice conditions.

The last day of service at the Charlotte, VT –Essex, NY crossing is  Wednesday evening, Feb.3, 2010, with the last departure from Vermont at 5:00pm and from Essex, NY at 5:30pm.

-Vermont Daily News report and LCT press release