High Water Levels Dock Historic CT River Ferry

GLASTONBURY, CT — On and off rains over the past few days and torrential rain overnight Sunday into Monday have led to increased water levels on the Connecticut River and the docking of the historic ferry that runs from Glastonbury to Rocky Hill.

The ferry is usually closed on Mondays because of staffing issues, but the state Department of Transportation announced early in the morning that the ferry will be closed until further notice due to high water.

The ferry is the nation's oldest continuously operating service, dating back to 1655.

It's a matter of creating a bad angle for the ramp on which vehicles load and unload, state DOT officials have said about the water levels.

The high water also creates a swifter current and a greater chance that the barge-and-tug ferry would encounter dangerous, floating debris, state DOT officials have said.