The Coast Guard will temporarily close parts of the Ohio and Licking Rivers

The Coast Guard is proposing to temporarily restrict access to specific sections of the Ohio River and Licking River near Cincinnati. This means that during the America's River Roots event, vessels and people will need special permission to enter these areas.

This is a routine safety measure for a public event. It temporarily changes who can use certain waterways. The Coast Guard regularly issues these types of temporary rules for various events on navigable waters.