The Rhode Island Department of Transportation and Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority have announced the following lane closures and road construction projects for the week of August 10 – 17, 2024.
Rhode Island Department of Transporation
August 10 – 16, 2024
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.
Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority
August 11 – 17, 2024
Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge
Eastbound Right Lane Closure- 8/13 to 8/15- 9 am to 3 pm
Gantry at Toll Plaza:
Westbound Left Lane Closure- 8/14- 9 am to 2:30 pm
Eastbound Left Lane Closure- 8/15- 9 am to 3 pm
Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge
There are currently no lane closures planned for the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge.
Route 138 Connector
Eastbound Right Lane Closure- 8/15- 9 am to 3 pm
Mount Hope Bridge
There are currently no lane closures planned for the Mount Hope Bridge.
Sakonnet River Bridge
Bike Path Closure- 8/15 and 8/16- 9 am to 3 pm
