USCG Ups River Security for MLB All Star Game

The U.S. Coast Guard, in cooperation with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, will provide additional maritime safety and security operations on the Ohio River in support of events surrounding the 86th Major League Baseball (MLB) All Star Game at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.

According to the Coast Guard, boaters can expect no wake zones, interruptions and closures to maritime traffic.

A no wake zone will be enforced between the I-471 and I-71 bridges Friday, July 10, through Tuesday, July 14.

A safety zone will be established for the fireworks display between the Clay Wade Bridge and the Suspension Bridge extending from the Ohio bank to the middle of the channel Saturday from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. The Ohio River will be closed to commercial traffic from 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. from mile marker 469.5 to 471.2.

The Ohio River will be closed to commercial traffic Monday from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. from mile marker 469.5 to 471.2 for the Home Run Derby and fireworks display.

The Ohio River will be closed to commercial traffic Tuesday from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. from mile marker 469.5 to 471.2 for the All Star Game.

The Coast Guard also advised of higher than average water levels and large amounts of debris that may create dangerous situations on the Ohio River, noting that high water levels increase river flow, creating stronger-than-usual currents and unforeseen eddies and rips.