WebElwell Ferry closed due to high water. Updated: May. 16, 2024 at 5:59 AM PDT. |. By WECT Staff. The Elwell Ferry is one of only three NCDOT-operated inland cable ferries, and connects N.C. 87 and N.C. 53 via Elwell Ferry Road. WECT is where breaking news and severe weather comes first for New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, Bladen and Columbus ...