Coast Guard Locks Down Kentucky River for Bridge Safety Work
Published Date: 7/22/2025
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Summary
The Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone on the Kentucky River near Frankfort to keep everyone safe while work happens on the Broadway Bridge. Boats and people can’t enter this area unless they get special permission. This rule helps protect lives, vessels, and the environment during the project.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
No-Entry Safety Zone on Kentucky River
The Coast Guard created a temporary safety zone on the Kentucky River from mile marker (MM) 65.5 to MM 66 near Frankfort, KY. Boats and people may not enter that stretch of the river while the zone is in effect. This keeps the area closed to normal navigation during work on the Broadway Bridge.
Permission Required to Enter Zone
You can only enter the safety zone on the Kentucky River (MM 65.5 to MM 66 near Frankfort, KY) if you get specific authorization. Permission must come from the Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley (COTP) or a designated representative before vessels or people may enter.
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