🚧Temporary Safety Zones for Houston Ship Channel Bridge Construction
Safety Zone; Beltway 8 Bridge Construction, Houston Ship Channel, Houston, TX
Summary
The Coast Guard is establishing two temporary safety zones for navigable waters within a 120-yard radius of points on the north and south shore of the Houston Ship Channel under the Beltway 8 Bridge (Sam Houston Tollway Ship Channel Bridge) overhead construction. The safety zones are needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by constructing a new bridge. Entry of vessels or persons into these zones are prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Houston-Galveston.
Agencies
- Homeland Security Department
- Coast Guard
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The regulation establishes temporary safety zones affecting waterway access during bridge construction, impacting businesses reliant on navigable waters in the Houston Ship Channel. Compliance with these safety regulations is critical for vessel operators and could affect operations and scheduling.