Coast Guard Blocks Ohio River for Wire Installation Safety Zone
Published Date: 9/22/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The Coast Guard wants to create a temporary safety zone on the Ohio River near Pittsburgh to keep everyone safe while they install special wires above the water. This means boats can’t enter this area for a short time, so plan your trips accordingly. No fees are involved, but your feedback on this plan is welcome!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Temporary Ohio River Safety Zone
If you boat on the Ohio River near Pittsburgh, boats will be prohibited from entering the river area between mile marker 2 and mile marker 3 while the Coast Guard installs aerial transverse wirelines. The restriction is temporary, is intended to protect life on the water, and the proposal notes there are no fees for affected vessels.
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