🚢Chicago River Safety Zone Regulation for 2025 Regatta
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
Summary
The Coast Guard will enforce a segment of the 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, on the Chicago River (South Branch) and Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal for the Tough Cup XI Regatta on September 27, 2025. This action is intended to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during a crew regatta event. During the enforcement period listed below, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Lake Michigan or a designated representative.
Agencies
- Homeland Security Department
- Coast Guard
Business Impact
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The enforcement of a safety zone during the Tough Cup XI Regatta directly impacts business owners and operators of vessels in the regulated waterways. Compliance with regulations is required, limiting operations during the enforcement period unless proper authorization is obtained.