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. Rhode Island Bridge & Turnpike Authority February 19 – 25, 2023 Newport Claiborne Pell BridgeWestbound Rolling Lane Closures-2/21 and 2/22- 7 […]
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Road Report: RIDOT, RITBA schedule of lane closures, road construction projects (June 25 – July 2)
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. RITBA Weekly Lane Closure Updates June 26 – July 2 Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge There are currently no lane closures planned […]
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Road Report: RIDOT, RITBA schedule of lane closures, road construction projects (June 18 – 25)
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. RITBA Weekly Lane Closure Updates June 19 – 25 Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge Eastbound Right Lane Closure- 6/20 and 6/21- 9 […]
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Travel restrictions lifted on Mt. Hope, Pell, and Jamestown Bridges
At 7:39 am, Wind restrictions have been lifted on the Mt Hope, Newport Pell, and Jamestown Bridges, according to Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority. At 5:04 am, The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) announced that it has travel restrictions on all bridges. “#RITBA ALERT: Due to high winds only automobiles, pickup trucks, […]
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Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority releases speed study on bridges
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) today released the results of a speed study on the Newport Pell and Jamestown Verrazzano Bridges, and on Route 138 between the 2 bridges through Jamestown. During an 8-day period last month, RITBA utilized field devices to analyze traffic speed data collected at different times of the […]
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All-electronic tolling pilot program on Newport Pell Bridge ends Sunday
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) today is issuing a reminder that as of Sunday, March 14, the 24-hour all-electronic tolling (AET) pilot program on the Newport Pell Bridge will come to an end. The eastbound traffic pattern approaching the toll plaza will return to its original configuration. RITBA says that it will revert […]