Coast Guard to Enforce Closure of Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal for Electric Fish Barrier Testing
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The Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan will enforce a temporary closure of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal from February 7 to February 22, 2026, for electric fish barrier testing by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The closure will occur between mile markers 295.5 and 297.5, with specific testing phases scheduled.

Feb 8, 2026, 8:24 AM