Security zone to be established on Pittsburgh waterways for NFL Draft

Tue, April 14, 2026 at 3:38 AM UTC

Security zone to be established on Pittsburgh waterways for NFL Draft

PITTSBURGH, Pa. (BLACK AND GOLD NATION) — A security zone will be established on local waterways around Pittsburgh to protect visitors during the upcoming National Football League Draft.

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) announced Friday that it will partner with the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit (MSU) Pittsburgh to enforce the zone, which will be in effect from midnight on April 23 through 11:59 p.m. on April 25.

The zone is intended to ensure public safety, safeguard event participants and protect the maritime transportation system.

The regulated areas will include:

Ohio River: Mile Marker 0.0 to 0.5 (near Rivers Casino)

Allegheny River: Mile Marker 0.0 to 0.6 (at Roberto Clemente Bridge)

Monongahela River: Mile Marker 0.0 to 0.3 (at Fort Pitt Bridge)

All recreational and commercial vessel traffic is prohibited from entering the security zone without permission from the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port or the U.S. Coast Guard on-scene Patrol Commander during the enforcement period.

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To request authorization to transit the zone, contact MSU Pittsburgh at (412) 670-4288 or on VHF-FM Channel 16. All travelers are advised to plan accordingly and anticipate possible delays.

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