According to the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT), Newport residents should expect minimal travel disruptions and some overnight work in the area of the Pell Bridge approaches from August 17 to 23, 2024.
Mobile operations sitewide around the Pell Bridge Approaches will occur with minimal impact on traveling to wrap up outstanding electrical and signage installation tasks.
From 8 pm to 6 am Tuesday night, the JT Connell Connector, from Route 138 to JT Connell Highway, will have alternating lane closures for barrier installation – shifting lanes to the left to conduct drainage work.
Valley Road in Middletown, from Johnny Cake Hill to Aquidneck Ave, will have a left shoulder closure on Monday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for tree removal.
Here is a full list of RIDOT’s upcoming scheduled work across Newport County;
Newport Pell Bridge Approaches – Phase II
Newport: Mobile operations sitewide will occur with minimal impact to travel to wrap up outstanding electrical and signage installation tasks.
Newport: JT Connell Connector, from Rte. 138 to JT Connell Hwy., alternating lane closures for barrier installation – shifting lanes to the left to conduct drainage work, Tues. night, 8 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Temporary Road Closure
Tiverton: Souza Rd., from Fish Rd. to Main Rd. (Sun. and Mon. nights), and Fish Rd., from Bulgarmarsh Rd. to Beth Rd. (Tues.-Thurs. nights), roads closed for paving, 8 p.m. – 6 a.m. Follow signed detours.
Weekday
Middletown: Valley Rd., from Johnny Cake Hill to Aquidneck Ave., left shoulder closure for tree removal, Mon., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Tiverton: Rte. 77 (Main Rd.), from Bridgeport Dr. to Highland Ave., alternating one-way traffic for curb work, Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For more information on road closures and traffic shifts, visit the RIDOT website.
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