The Coast Guard extends a safety zone around a major bridge project

The Coast Guard is proposing to extend existing safety zones around the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion project. This means vessels and people cannot enter these waters without permission from the Captain of the Port.

Large infrastructure projects often require temporary restrictions on public access for safety. This proposed rule extends those restrictions, ensuring the construction site remains clear for workers and equipment. It also means that commercial and recreational vessels will continue to navigate around a defined exclusion zone in a busy waterway.