Ohio River Roadblock: Safety Zone for Dam Demolition Drudgery
Published Date: 6/23/2025
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Summary
The Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone on the Ohio River near Industry, PA, from mile 31 to 32, to keep everyone safe during lock and dam demolition. Boats and people won’t be allowed in this area from July 1 to December 31, 2025. This helps protect workers, vessels, and the environment without costing anyone extra money.
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Ohio River Safety Zone (Industry, PA)
The Coast Guard is banning all vessels and people from the Ohio River between mile marker 31 and mile marker 32 near Industry, PA, from July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. The safety zone is to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment during lock and dam demolition, and it does not impose extra costs.
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