The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has announced lane closures and potential traffic delays for the week of November 2 – 8, 2024, in Newport County.
In Newport, mobile operations will continue at the Pell Bridge approaches with minimal impact on travel. This work aims to complete electrical and signage installation tasks.
Weekday commuters should be aware of the following:
* Jamestown: Walcott Avenue at 121, right lane closure for drainage work on Wednesday from 8 p.m. to 3 p.m.
* Tiverton: Highland Road, from Bridgeport Road to Main Road, alternating lane closures for driveway work on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
* Tiverton: Route 77 (Main Road), from Bridgeport Road to Central Avenue, alternating one-way traffic for curb and sidewalk work on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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