PLAQUEMINE - Louisiana highway officials said Thursday that the second ferry is out of service at Plaquemine.

The primary ferry will have altered hours beginning Friday as a result. The altered schedule for the ferry is 4 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Officials say the second ferry is out of service until further notice due to mechanical repairs.