# 2026-19428: Chicago River Shut to Float a Giant Bridge Leaf for Repairs

2026-19428, Safety Zone; Brandon Road Lock and Dam to Lake Michigan Including Des Plaines River, Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Chicago River, and Calumet-Saganashkee Channel, Chicago, IL, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-09-23, effective 2026-09-26 (as of 2026-09-30).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19428
- As of: 2026-09-30
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-19428
- Title: Safety Zone; Brandon Road Lock and Dam to Lake Michigan Including Des Plaines River, Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Chicago River, and Calumet-Saganashkee Channel, Chicago, IL
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 60306
- Published: 2026-09-23
- Effective: 2026-09-26
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-09-30

## In one line

Chicago River Shut to Float a Giant Bridge Leaf for Repairs

## Summary

On September 26, 2026, the Coast Guard will set up a moving safety zone on the South Branch of the Chicago River to safely float up a bridge leaf for repairs. Boats can’t enter or anchor in this zone without permission from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with backup dates in early October if the weather is bad. This affects anyone boating in the area, so plan ahead to avoid delays and keep things safe!

## Abstract

The Coast Guard will enforce a moving safety zone on the South Branch of the Chicago River between South Damen Avenue at mile marker 321 and the Lake Street Bridge at mile marker 325.5 for the floating up of the bridge leaf for the CDOT Bridge repair. During the enforcement period, entry into, transiting, mooring, laying-up, or anchoring within the safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or a designated on-scene representative.

## Effects PRIA read

- Temporary no‑boat safety zone on Chicago River: cost, low. You cannot enter, transit, moor, lay up, or anchor in a moving safety zone on the South Branch of the Chicago River between South Damen Avenue (Mile Marker 321) and the Lake Street Bridge (Mile Marker 325.5) on September 26, 2026 from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (with alternate dates of September 27, Oc…

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## Sources
- [2026-19428 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/23/2026-19428/safety-zone-brandon-road-lock-and-dam-to-lake-michigan-including-des-plaines-river-chicago-sanitary)
- [2026-19428 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-23/pdf/2026-19428.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19428 (as of 2026-09-30).