Lancer Ferry

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North approach to the Lancer ferry

The Lancer Ferry is a cable ferry in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The ferry crosses the South Saskatchewan River, linking the communities of Lancer with Eston and providing a connection between Highway 30 and Highway 32.

The six-car ferry is operated by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure. The ferry is free of tolls and operates between 7:00 am and midnight, during the ice-free season. The ferry has a length of 16.7 metres (55 ft), a width of 6.7 metres (22 ft), and a load limit of 18.5 tonnes (18.2 long tons; 20.4 short tons). [1]

The ferry carries almost 7,000 vehicles a year. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Ferry Crossings: Lancer Ferry". Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure, Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 28 November 2019.

Coordinates: 50°59′02″N108°52′52″W / 50.984°N 108.881°W / 50.984; -108.881