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The Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority (RITBA) has published its weekly lane closure schedule for May 4 – 10, 2025.

Here’s what’s planned on their bridges and roadways.

Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge

  • Westbound Right Lane Closure- 5/5 and 5/8- 7 am to 3 pm
  • Westbound Left Lane Closure- 5/9- 7 am to 3 pm
  • Eastbound Right Lane Closure- 5/5 and 5/9- 9 am to 3 pm

Former Toll Plaza:

  • Westbound Left Lane Closures- 5/5 to 5/9- 7 am to 3 pm
  • Eastbound Left Lane Closures- 5/5 to 5/9- 9 am to 3 pm

Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge

  • There are no lane closures planned for the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge.

Route 138 Connector

  • Westbound and Eastbound Left Lane Closures- 5/4- 7 am to 3 pm

Mount Hope Bridge

  • There are no lane closures planned for the Mount Hope Bridge.

Sakonnet River Bridge

  • There are no lane closures planned for the Sakonnet River Bridge

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