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Alcatraz Island closed for weeks as crews repair ferry dock

Headline from ABC 7 San Francisco

The island is expected to reopen Nov. 19, although weather or other unforeseen issues could delay the work. It's the third phase of dock repairs for Alcatraz this year.

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  1. KRON4

    Alcatraz closed for dock repairs beginning Monday (opens KRON4)

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    (BCN) -- Alcatraz Island in San Francisco will temporarily close starting Monday to allow crews to repair its docks. The repair work is expected to finish by Nov. 18, according to the National Park Service.

  2. KION Central Coast

    Alcatraz Island closed for 3 weeks, tours canceled as crews repair ferry dock (opens KION Central Coast)

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    By Tim Fang Alcatraz Island, one of San Francisco’s famed tourist attractions, is off limits to visitors starting Monday, as a three-week project to repair the ferry dock begins. According to the National Park Service, crews are replacing pilings that secure the dock to the island.

  3. KYMA Yuma

    Alcatraz temporarily closes for repairs (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    The island will be completely shut down, meaning no public tours, cell house visits or private drop off, until the repairs are completed.

  4. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Alcatraz Island closed for weeks as crews repair ferry dock (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    The island is expected to reopen Nov. 19, although weather or other unforeseen issues could delay the work. It's the third phase of dock repairs for Alcatraz this year.

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