Coast Guard Seals River to Guard Bridge Joggers
Published Date: 4/3/2025
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Summary
The Coast Guard is setting up a temporary security zone on the Cooper River near the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge in Charleston, SC, to keep everyone safe during the Cooper River Bridge Run. Boats and people can’t enter this area unless they get special permission. This helps protect runners and spectators without costing anyone extra money.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Boaters Barred from Cooper River Zone
You cannot enter the marked navigable waters of the Cooper River near the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge (Charleston and Mount Pleasant, South Carolina) during the Cooper River Bridge Run unless you have permission from the Captain of the Port Charleston or a designated representative. Entry of vessels or persons into the security zone is prohibited without that authorization.
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