Coast Guard Shuts Ohio River for Epic Fireworks Show
Published Date: 12/19/2025
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Summary
The Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone on the Ohio River near Wellsburg, WV, from 11 p.m. on December 31, 2025, to 1 a.m. on January 1, 2026, to keep everyone safe during the New Year's Eve fireworks show. Boats and people can’t enter this area unless they get special permission. This quick action helps prevent accidents from fireworks and keeps the river safe without causing delays or costs.
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Wellsburg Ohio River Safety Zone
From 11 p.m. on December 31, 2025 until 1 a.m. on January 1, 2026, all navigable waters of the Ohio River between Mile Marker 73 and Mile Marker 74 (Wellsburg, WV) are a safety zone. No vessel or person may enter that area during those times unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh or their designated representative (contact via VHF-FM channel 16 or Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh at (206) 815-6624).
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