Boston's Charles River will have a new no-go zone for eight years

The Coast Guard plans to create a new restricted area on the Charles River in Boston. This zone will keep boats and people away from a bridge replacement project that will last for about eight years.

Bridge construction projects often create temporary hazards, but an eight-year safety zone is a long time for a busy urban waterway. This means boaters, tour operators, and recreational users will have to navigate around a new, long-term obstacle. It also sets a precedent for how long such restrictions can last in major cities.