Valley View Ferry closed due to icy conditions

The paddlewheel ferry shuttles vehicles across the river between Madison and Jessamine counties.

When the ferry is not operating, the suggested alternate route between Nicholasville and Richmond is US-27S to Lancaster in Garrard County, then KY-52E to Richmond.  The suggested alternate route between Lexington and Richmond is I-75.

Operating status can also be checked by calling the Madison County hotline at (859) 624-4748.