The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority announced Sunday afternoon that all four of its bridges will close ahead of the blizzard.
In accordance with Executive Order 26-2, issued by Governor Daniel J. McKee, the Newport Pell Bridge, Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge, Mount Hope Bridge, and Sakonnet River Bridge will be closed to commercial traffic at 5 p.m. today and to all traffic at 7 p.m. today. Emergency vehicles will be allowed to cross the bridges.
The RITBA customer service center will be closed on Monday, February 23. Online services will be available at ezpassritba.com.
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Blizzard Warning: Newport County bracing for 1 to 2 feet of snow, wind gusts up to 70 mph today through Tuesday
Parking bans issued across the county; schools, City Hall closed Monday