The new harbour and slipway on Eriskay were constructed at the same time as the causeway on 2001–2002. The Comhairle nan Eilean Siar ferries started a new service across the Sound of Barra to  Ardmor (Scottish Gaelic: Aird Mhòr) on 4 March 2002.
The construction of the Eriskay harbour and slipway occurred simultaneously with that of the causeway in 2001–2002. The Comhairle nan Eilean Siar ferries introduced a new crossing service to Ardmor (Scottish Gaelic: Aird Mhòr) on 4 March 2002.