Safety Zone Established on Cheboygan River for Dam Repairs
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The Coast Guard has created a temporary safety zone along the Cheboygan River in Cheboygan, Michigan. The zone covers all navigable waters between the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex and the Lincoln Bridge. It will be in effect from May 18, 2026, through May 31, 2026.
Why it matters: This is a standard maritime safety measure triggered by infrastructure damage. It keeps repair crews, equipment, and the public out of a hazardous work zone while the Coast Guard coordinates the fix. The impact is limited to river traffic in a specific stretch of Cheboygan during a two-week repair window.
Who it affects
- Recreational boaters and commercial vessel operators on the Cheboygan River
This final rule was published by the U.S. Coast Guard in the Federal Register; verify the exact coordinates and contact procedures against the original document before planning river access.
Agency: Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard
Source: Federal Register — read the official document