PITTSBURGH, Pa. (April 13) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) announced today that it will assist the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit (MSU) Pittsburgh to enforce a security zone on local waterways during the upcoming National Football League (NFL) Draft to ensure public safety, safeguard event participants, and protect the maritime transportation system.

The security zone will be in effect from 12 a.m. on April 23 through 11:59 p.m. on April 25, 2026.

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)

During the enforcement period, 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.

Mariners requesting authorization to transit the zone must contact MSU Pittsburgh at (412) 670-4288 or on VHF-FM Channel 16.

All vessel operators are advised to plan voyages accordingly and anticipate possible delays.