Newport Pell Bridge
The Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge in Newport, Rhode Island, United States, a suspension bridge that connects Newport and Jamestown, crossing the Narragansett Bay. It was built in 1969 and is featured on the reverse of the Rhode Island quarter. CC-BY-SA-3.0/Matt H. Wade at Wikipedia Matt H. Wade - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:UpstateNYer Creative Commons: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Credit: CC-BY-SA-3.0/Matt H. Wade at Wikipedia / Matt H. Wade

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) is inviting the public to attend community information sessions regarding the Deck Project on Newport Pell Bridge this week.

There will be two opportunities for individuals to attend and learn more information about the project.

WHAT: Newport Pell Bridge Deck Project Community Information Sessions 

WHO: Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority

WHEN & WHERE:
Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. – Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) auditorium, located at 1 John H Chafee Blvd, Newport, RI 

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. – RITBA Headquarters located at 1 E Shore Road, Jamestown, RI

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