Coast Guard Locks Down Hudson River for Tunnel Build
Published Date: 5/8/2026
Rule
Summary
Starting May 8, 2026, the Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone near Pier 66 on the Hudson River in Manhattan to keep people and boats safe during the Hudson Tunnel Project construction. No one can enter this area without special permission until January 20, 2029. This means boaters and visitors need to steer clear or get approval, but no fees or fines are mentioned.
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Hudson River Safety Zone: No Entry Without Permission
Starting with enforcement at 12:01 a.m. on May 1, 2026, and effective without actual notice from May 8, 2026, through January 20, 2029, the Coast Guard prohibits vessels and persons from entering a safety zone near Pier 66 on the Hudson River unless authorized by the Captain of the Port New York. To request permission you must contact the Captain of the Port or their representative on VHF-FM channel 16 or by phone at (718) 354-4353. The safety zone covers all waters from surface to bottom within the line connecting nine latitude/longitude points listed in the rule near Pier 66 (WGS 84/NAD 83).
Exception for Local Sailing and Paddlecraft
The Coast Guard authorizes Hudson River Community Sailing vessels and human-powered vessels transiting directly to or from the Pier 66 area to pass through the southern portion of the safety zone east of the Hudson River Cofferdam Lighted Hazard Buoy D (LLNR 37663.3), unless otherwise directed by the Captain of the Port or their representative.
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