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The following road and lane closure notices have been scheduled by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA).

All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change.

RIDOT (April 2 – 8)

Weekday

Newport: Temporary lane shifts possible for construction on Third St. and JT Connell Hwy., and shoulder closures along Farewell St. and America’s Cup Ave., Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Tiverton: Nanaquaket Rd. from Main Rd. to India Pt. Rd., right lane closed for a bridge inspection, Thurs., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

RITBA (April 3 – 9)

Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge
Alternating Eastbound Lane Closures- 4/4 to 4/8- 9 am to 2 pm

Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge
Alternating Eastbound Lane Closures- 4/4 to 4/8- 9 am to 2 pm

Route 138 Connector
There are currently no lane closures planned for the Route 138 Connector.

Mount Hope Bridge
There are currently no lane closures planned for the Mount Hope Bridge.
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Sakonnet River Bridge
There are currently no lane closures planned for the Sakonnet River Bridge

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