Those looking to take the scenic route along the Red Deer River via the Dinosaur Trail loop will need to find an alternate route across the river as the Bleriot Ferry will remain closed until the end of June 2025 due to ongoing work.
Work to repair dents and repaint the Bleriot Ferry had previously been scheduled, but upon completing sandblasting prior to painting, it was determined that additional work was required.
“The original scope of work was to repair some dents and repaint the ferry, however corrosion was discovered on sections of the bottom of the boat during sandblasting, which required replacement to extend the service life of the ferry,” shared Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen.
Commercial Sand Blasting and Painting was awarded the contract of approximately $5.9 million.
Repairs to the ferry itself have been completed, and painting is underway. Minister Dreeshen notes the Bleriot Ferry is expected to be ready for re-launch by the end of June 2025.
