🚢Regulated Navigation Area Established for Cuyahoga River Construction
Regulated Navigation Area; Cuyahoga River, Cleveland, OH
Summary
The Coast Guard is issuing an interim rule that will extend enforcement of an existing temporary Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) for certain waters of the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, Ohio. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near the "Irishtown Bend" in Cleveland, Ohio, during a bank stabilization construction project from July 11, 2025, with an anticipated completion date of all waterside work on November 30, 2025. This rulemaking continues to limit vessel speeds near the area and prohibit vessels from being inside the RNA during construction hours unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Eastern Great Lakes or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this rulemaking.
Agencies
- Homeland Security Department
- Coast Guard
Business Impact
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The regulation establishes a Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) due to construction in the Cuyahoga River, affecting commercial vessel traffic and imposing compliance obligations for vessel operators during specific hours. Businesses reliant on waterway access need to prepare for impact on logistics.