Boston's Charles River Gets Locked Down for Bridge Replacement
Published Date: 9/2/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The Coast Guard is setting up a safety zone on the Charles River in Boston to keep people and boats safe during an eight-year bridge replacement project. If you’re not authorized, you can’t enter the zone without special permission. This rule helps protect everyone and the environment without charging any fees.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Charles River access restricted during project
You cannot enter the safety zone on the Charles River in Boston, Massachusetts during periods when it is enforced unless you get permission from Sector Boston's Captain of the Port or a designated representative. The safety zone is tied to a bridge replacement project that is expected to last approximately eight years.
No fees charged for safety zone enforcement
The Coast Guard says the safety zone will protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment during the bridge replacement project and that it will not charge any fees for the safety zone. The bridge replacement is expected to last approximately eight years.
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