| Air Station Detroit U.S. Coast Guard |
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| Press Release |
Date: September 05 2006
Contact: LT Paul Fawcett |
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WATERWAYS MANAGEMENT ON THE ST CLAIR RIVER Detroit - The U.S. Coast Guard announces waterway restrictions affecting recreational and commercial vessel traffic on the St. Clair River from September 18-28, 2006. Work involving high voltage electrical lines will impact river traffic in the vicinity of Marysville, MI during the period. Closures will temporarily be in effect on week days between the hours of 0700-1600. The river will be closed to all traffic periodically during those hours. Announcements regarding the closure and reopening will be made on marine band channel 16. Commercial mariners may also contact Sarnia Vessel Traffic Control on channel 11 or 12 for information. A safety zone will be in effect during the periods of closure and will be enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard, Ontario Provincial Police and other law enforcement entities from the United States and Canada. Mariners are directed to stay clear of the safety zone during closures for their safety and the safety of others.
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