Narragansett Bay

Here’s what’s on tap for road construction and traffic this upcoming week.

Of note, RITBA: Deck Project on Newport Pell Bridge has resumed

Rhode Island Department of Transportation

The following road and lane closure notices are effective for the week of May 18-24, 2019. All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. Visit RIDOT’s Travel Advisories website for a full listing of statewide lane closures.

Weekend

Middletown: Rte. 138A at Aquidneck Ave. and Green End Ave. intersection, alternating lane closures for road repair, Sat. from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Overnight

Middletown: Rte. 138A at Aquidneck Ave. and Green End Ave. intersection, alternating lane closures for road paving, Sun.-Wed. night from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Weekday

Middletown: Rte. 138A at Aquidneck Ave. and Green End Ave. intersection, alternating lane closures for sidewalk repair, Mon.-Fri. from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority

The following road and lane closure notices are effective for the week of May 19-25, 2019. All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. Visit RITBA’s Travel Advisories website for updates and more information.

Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge Overnight: Westbound Right Lane Closure- 5/19 to 5/23- 7 pm to 5:30 am Eastbound Right Lane Closure- 5/19 to 5/23- 7 pm to 5:30 am

Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge: There are currently no Lane Closures on the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge.

Route 138 Connector: There are currently no Lane Closures on the Route 138 Connector.

Mount Hope Bridge: There are currently no Lane Closures on the Mount Hope Bridge.

Sakonnet River Bridge: There are currently no Lane Closures on the Sakonnet River Bridge

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