North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) released an update on roads closed in Bladen County, which includes the Elwell Ferry. Following is the update according to NCDOT.
CLOSED:
US Highway 701N:
All traffic has been routed to the new bridge. The closure has a WIDE LOAD TRAFFIC RESTRICTION
Elwell Ferry:
Closed starting at 12:00 pm December 7, 2023, and will re-open at 7:00 am, February 12, 2024, for High Water and Maintenance.