The Coast Guard closes parts of the Delaware River for dredging

The Coast Guard is creating three temporary safety zones on the Delaware River. These zones will stop boats from moving or anchoring in certain areas while dredging work happens.

This is a routine but necessary step for maintaining shipping lanes. Keeping these waterways deep enough for large vessels means goods can continue to move efficiently through major ports. Without regular dredging, sediment builds up, making it harder for big ships to navigate.