Due to inclement weather on the northeast Avalon impacting the ferry service to and from Bell Island, the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has arranged air services for the transportation of goods, supplies, and residents, beginning today, Friday, February 12.

Priority will be given to:

• Essential goods and supplies, such as groceries and medications;
• Essential workers travelling to and from the island;
• Patients travelling for medical reasons, such as doctor’s appointments; and
• Passengers transporting essential goods.

Helicopter service will travel between St. John’s International Airport, Hangar 4, and the dock on Bell Island.

More information on arranging flights to Bell Island is available by calling 709-725-0178. Information on flights from the island is available by calling 709-725-0151.

The Bell Island ferry service will resume when weather conditions improve and the ferries are able to travel safely.

Travellers are encouraged to visit www.gov.nl.ca/ti/ferryservices/ or call 1-833-NLFERRY (653-3779) or 709-729-3835 for updates on the route’s ferry service.

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Media contact
Emily Jane Gillingham
Transportation and Infrastructure
709-729-1758, 730-4607
emilygillingham@gov.nl.ca