Mt. Hope, Sakonnet and other bridges closed
BRISTOL/PORTSMOUTH — Due to dangerous winter weather conditions, the Mount Hope, Sakonnet, Jamestown Verrazzano and Newport Pell bridges are closed, the R.I. Turnpike and Bridge Authority …
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Mt. Hope, Sakonnet and other bridges closed
BRISTOL/PORTSMOUTH — Due to dangerous winter weather conditions, the Mount Hope, Sakonnet, Jamestown Verrazzano and Newport Pell bridges are closed, the R.I. Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) has announced.
The bridges will reopen at midnight.
During this time, emergency vehicles will be able to access the bridges and will be provided assistance if needed.
A travel ban is in place on all Rhode Island roads today until 11:59 p.m. for tractor-trailers and motorcycles and until 8 p.m. for all other vehicles.
Members of the public can check bridge conditions and closures by visiting our website at ritba.org, by calling RITBA at 401-423-0803, or on Twitter at @riezpass.
