Coast Guard Regulates Speed on Cleveland's Cuyahoga River
Published Date: 2/25/2025
Rule
Summary
The Coast Guard is setting new rules for boats on the Cuyahoga River near Irishtown Bend in Cleveland to keep everyone safe during a big construction project from December 2, 2024, to July 11, 2025. Boats will have to slow down and can’t enter the work zone during construction hours unless they get special permission. This helps protect workers and boaters without costing extra money.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Mandatory Slow Speeds Near Work Zone
On the Cuyahoga River near Irishtown Bend in Cleveland, OH, vessels must reduce speed near the construction site during the regulated navigation area that runs from December 2, 2024 through July 11, 2025. The Coast Guard set this speed limit to improve safety for workers and boaters in the area.
Restricted Entry Unless Authorized
From December 2, 2024 until July 11, 2025, vessels are prohibited from being inside the Regulated Navigation Area at the Irishtown Bend construction site during construction hours unless they get permission from the Captain of the Port Sector Eastern Great Lakes or a designated representative. Boats may only enter the work zone with that authorization.
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