A temporary “safety zone” and river closure will be established on the Ohio and Licking Rivers this weekend. The closures will be on the Ohio River (mile marker 469.5 to 470.5) and the Licking River (mile marker 0.0 to 0.3) on Saturday, Aug. 9, from noon to 5 p.m. to ensure public safety during the […]
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River closure, boating restrictions for Newport Blast fireworks, drone show
On Thursday, July 3, the Newport Blast fireworks and drone show will be displayed on the Ohio River. To ensure public safety during the event, a temporary river “safety zone” river closure will be enforced from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. between the Purple People Bridge (mile marker 469.7) and the Taylor-Southgate Bridge (mile marker […]
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Closure taking place Sunday for Ohio River Swim
Over 150 people are expected to swim 900 meters across the Ohio River for the annual Ohio River Swim event on Sunday, Aug. 27. The river will be closed for the event Aug. 27 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. This will be between the Daniel Carter Beard (Big Mac) Bridge and the Taylor Southgate Bridge. […]