A Virginia canal closes to boats for blank cannon fire
What happened
The Coast Guard is temporarily closing a section of the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal in Virginia. No boats or people can enter this area without special permission, because of an event involving blank cannon fire.
Why it matters
The Coast Guard routinely issues temporary rules like this one to manage safety for specific events. This particular closure protects people and vessels from the hazards of blank cannon fire during an unspecified event near a bridge.
The signal
Watch for the specific dates and times of the closure, which will be announced locally.