Coast Guard Blocks Allegheny River for Speedboat Chaos
Published Date: 6/4/2026
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Summary
The Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone on the Allegheny River near Creighton, PA, from June 6 to June 7, 2026, for a high-speed powerboat race. Only registered racers or authorized people can be in this area during the event, which runs from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. This keeps everyone safe and avoids accidents on the water, with no fees involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Temporary River Closure for Powerboat Race
From June 6, 2026 through June 7, 2026, you may not enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the Allegheny River between mile marker 20.5 and mile marker 21.5 in Creighton, PA unless you are a registered event participant or authorized by the Captain of the Port. The special local regulation will be enforced each day from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.; to seek permission contact the Captain of the Port or their representative on VHF-FM channel 16 or by phone at (412) 670-4288.
Registered Racers Allowed, No Fees
If you are registered with the event as a race participant, or you are authorized by the Captain of the Port or a designated representative, you are permitted to be in the regulated area on June 6–7, 2026 between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m. Participants must comply with lawful orders from the Captain of the Port or their representatives, and the event involves no fees.
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