Narragansett Bay

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

Rhode Island Department of Transportation

The following road and lane closure notices are effective for the week of November 23-29, 2019. All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change.

No Lane Closures at this Time.

Visit RIDOT’s Travel Advisories website for a full listing of statewide lane closures.

Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority

The following road and lane closure notices are effective for the week of November 24-30, 2019. All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change.

Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge

Westbound Right Lane Closure-11/25 and 11/26- 6:30 am to 3 pm

Overnight: Westbound Left Lane Closure- 11/24- 7 pm to 5 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.

Visit RITBA’s Travel Advisories website for updates and more information.

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