NFL Draft Locks Down Pittsburgh Rivers: Boats Benched!
Published Date: 4/21/2026
Rule
Summary
From April 23 to 25, 2026, the Coast Guard is setting up a temporary no-go zone on the Ohio, Allegheny, and Monongahela Rivers in Pittsburgh to keep everyone safe during the NFL Draft. Boats and people can’t enter this area unless they get special permission. This quick move helps protect fans and the event without causing extra costs or delays.
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Pittsburgh Rivers Temporary No-Go Zone
You may not enter parts of the Ohio, Allegheny, and Monongahela Rivers in Pittsburgh from 12:01 a.m. on April 23, 2026 until 11:59 p.m. on April 25, 2026 unless you get permission. The zone covers Ohio River Mile Marker 0 to 0.5; Allegheny River Mile Marker 0 to 0.6; and Monongahela River Mile Marker 0 to 0.3. To request permission to enter, contact the Captain of the Port or their representative on VHF-FM channel 16 or by phone at (206) 815-6624.
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