Mount HOpe Bridge
Mount Hope Bridge

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority will carry out work on the Mount Hope Bridge from Oct. 19 through Nov. 6, closing one lane at a time during both daytime and overnight hours.

Overnight alternating lane closures will run from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., Monday through Friday, according to RITBA.

Daytime alternating lane closures will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays, according to RITBA.

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