Federal Register #USCG-2026-0149

Temporary Navigation Restrictions for Raritan River Bridge Construction

This notice announces the establishment of a temporary Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) by the U.S. Coast Guard for the Raritan River near the Raritan River Railroad Swing Bridge in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, due to bridge construction activities. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security - Purpose and Scope: - Temporary RNA established to ensure safety during construction of a new vertical lift bridge and demolition of the existing swing span - Imposes Slow-No Wake speed restrictions and prohibits vessel transit in the south span channel - Additional navigation restrictions enforced during hazardous construction operations - Safety and Enforcement: - Designed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from construction-related hazards - Full enforcement periods will prohibit all vessel entry during the most hazardous operations - Procurement Details: - No products or services are being procured - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned in this notice - Notable Requirements: - Rule applies throughout the construction period, with intermittent full closures as needed for safety

Description

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary regulated navigation area (RNA) on the Raritan River near the Raritan River Railroad Swing Bridge in Perth Amboy, NJ, due to bridge replacement construction. The RNA imposes a Slow-No Wake speed restriction, prohibits vessel transit in the south span channel, and other restrictions to ensure safety. Full enforcement periods prohibiting all vessel entry will be implemented during hazardous construction operations involving multiple tugs and large barges. This rule aims to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from construction-related hazards and will be effective from May 5, 2026, through June 30, 2030, with comments due by August 3, 2026.

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