Newport residents should be aware of mobile operations occurring sitewide at the Newport Pell Bridge approaches from August 24th to August 30th, 2023, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) said.
According to RIDOT, there may be minimal impact on travel due to electrical and signage installation work.
In other traffic news, one-way traffic on Rte. 77 (Main Rd.), from Bridgeport Dr. to Highland Ave., in Tiverton will be alternating from 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday, while one-way traffic on Rte. 77 (Main Rd.), in the area of #2970 to #3034, will be alternating for drainage work and roadway construction from 9 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday.
In Little Compton, Meeting House Ln., from West Main Rd. to Commons St./East Main Rd., from Willow Rd. to Simmons Rd., will close for paving from Sunday through Thursday nights from 8 pm to 6 am.
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.
Temporary Road Closure
Little Compton: Meeting House Ln., from West Main Rd. to Commons St./East Main Rd., from Willow Rd. to Simmons Rd., road closed for paving, Sun. – Thurs. night, 8 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Weekday
Tiverton: Rte. 77 (Main Rd.), from Bridgeport Dr. to Highland Ave., alternating one-way traffic for curb & sidewalk work, Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tiverton: Rte. 77 (Main Rd.), from #2970 to #3034, alternating lane closures for drainage work and roadway construction, Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change.
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