The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has announced several travel advisories for the week of October 19-25, 2024, impacting motorists in Newport County.
In Newport, mobile operations will continue at the Pell Bridge approaches, with minimal traffic impact expected as crews finalize electrical and signage installations.
Tiverton will experience temporary road closures on Highland Road and Bridgeport Road, from both ends of Route 77 (Main Road), for paving operations. These closures will be in effect Sunday through Thursday nights, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., with a signed detour in place.
Additionally, overnight alternating shoulder closures will be in effect from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Monday night in Middletown and Newport. This will impact Valley Road, Memorial Blvd., America’s Cup Ave., and Farewell St. as crews conduct road sweeping.
Motorists in Tiverton should be aware of alternating one-way traffic on Route 77 (Main Road), between Bridgeport Road and Highland Road, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. Alternating one-way traffic for curb and sidewalk work will occur.
For updated information on these travel advisories and others throughout Rhode Island, visit https://www.dot.ri.gov/travel/traveladvisories.php#Newport.
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