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PI Boat Tours offers update on Lady Kate absence
We have an update on Lady Kate. The boat that provides sightseeing tours has not been moored at Perry Monument, where it usually boards passengers. And a notice on the Presque Isle Boat Tours website informs visitors that the season's opening has been delayed. Lake City Fire Company welcomes community for annual carnival That's because it now sits in amphitheater park. Thursday, Presque Isle Boat Tours President Tim Sedney explained why. He said the Lady Kate is getting needed work done on the drive shaft and plates. The work follows a five-year hull inspection by the Coast Guard. Backyard garage catches fire at West 38th Street home 'We started that process over the winter. But of course, Mother Nature hasn't been on our side. So it's just delayed on and delayed on and delayed us. Coast Guard comes in and they inspect the work as it's being done. And hopefully here this coming up week, we should be launching,' Sedney told us. Sedney said the Coast Guard will do one more inspection when the boat goes in the water. Once that's done, they'll be back in business. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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23-04-2025
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Bayfront construction wrapping up, business owners ready
For months, construction at the Bayfront Parkway and State Street has caused detours for drivers looking to access Dobbins Landing and various bayfront attractions. But according to PennDOT, that might not be the case for much longer. As we speak, crews are finishing up work in connection with moving utilities underground at the intersection, but soon, the road will reopen. Barriers, traffic cones, detour signs, and heavy machinery on the waterfront portion of State Street and Dobbins Landing continue to mark the intersection's closure to drivers. PennDOT offers update on Bayfront construction PennDOT has been working on and around the intersection since December to advance their multi-year Bayfront Parkway Corridor Project. And while access to Dobbins Landing and other attractions was available, it still caused confusion for some visitors. 'We just reopened The Cove and Rum Runners, and it has affected us somewhat. People call asking how to get down there. Some people make it down, some people don't,' said Tim Sedney, a bayfront business owner. But good news for these business owners from PennDOT, the state street access point to the bay front will reopen in the next few weeks. Honoring Holocaust Remembrance Day PennDOT Press Officer Jill Harry told us that they're hoping to fully open the intersection next week after finishing some paving and traffic signal work. Their estimate is to open on Tuesday, April 29. That's music to the ears of all businesses on the bayfront, including Oliver's Beer Garden, which will be opening for the season Thursday afternoon. 'In the long run, it's going to be great. It's a bit of a pain right now for us and some people, but honestly, it hasn't caused us much problems. We're excited about the project, and I think people will have better access soon to come down for the summer activities down here,' said Nick Scott Jr., Scott Enterprise's vice president and owner. The Bayfront Convention Center has continued to work around detours caused by both the State Street closure and work on the roundabout throughout the winter. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 'For certain events, it's definitely been a challenge. I will say that PennDOT and their contractors have been great to work with. When we have large events and high activity, they try to move their work and give us additional parking,' said Ed Snyder, general manager of the Bayfront Convention Center. 'From a traffic standpoint, leaving the convention center can at times be challenging, so we're hoping that the roundabout will help relieve us here at the bayfront.' All of the major bayfront stakeholders we spoke with agreed that this project, when all is said and done, is going to be a game changer for both motorists and pedestrians wanting to frequent the businesses. They're thankful the main access point will be opening ahead of the start of their busy seasons. 'It's a great waterfront community, we all work together, and that's what it's all about,' Sedney said. 'It's going to make it great for everybody, and you're getting in right at the start of the season, and that's what had to happen. If this had gone into Memorial Day weekend, it would have been disastrous for us.' Tips to avoid allergy symptoms amid higher-than-usual pollen count In the meantime, access to all of these locations is still available as it has been since December. Detours are near the Sassafras Street Extension as well as Holland Street to reach Dobbins Landing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
