Temporary Safety Zone on the Cheboygan River in Michigan
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The rule temporarily closes part of the Cheboygan River in Michigan to vessel traffic and public entry while repair work takes place at the Cheboygan Lock & Dam Complex. The restricted area runs from the Lock & Dam Complex to the Lincoln Bridge and is in place because flood damage created safety risks around the safety cable and spillway gates. Boaters, marine operators, local businesses that rely on river access, and anyone planning to enter this stretch of water are affected. Entry is banned unless the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or an authorized representative gives specific permission.
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Key Changes
- Creates a temporary safety zone on the Cheboygan River from the Cheboygan Lock & Dam Complex to the Lincoln Bridge
- Bars vessels and people from entering the restricted area without Coast Guard authorization
- Keeps the restriction in effect through May 31, 2026, with enforcement notice beginning May 18, 2026
Obligations
What this law requires
Do not enter the temporary safety zone on the Cheboygan River from the Cheboygan Lock & Dam Complex to the Lincoln Bridge with any vessel or as a person unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Northern Great Lakes, or a designated representative.
Obtain specific authorization from the Captain of the Port, Sector Northern Great Lakes, or a designated representative before entering the safety zone during the enforcement period.