by Raphe | Oct 27, 2021 | News, Uncategorized | 0 comments
October 27, 2021 4:59 AM
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority has increased vehicle restrictions on the Newport Pell and Jamestown Verrazzano bridges. Only automobiles, pickup trucks, flatbed trailers, and commercial buses are permitted to cross the bridges. All other vehicles are prohibited from travel across the bridges.
For more information on weather related restrictions, CLICK HERE.
Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority
Phone: (401) 423-0800
Phone: 1-877-743-9727
1 East Shore Road Jamestown, RI 02835
P.O. Box 437 Jamestown,
RI 02835
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority operates and maintains the Newport Pell, Mount Hope, Jamestown Verrazzano and Sakonnet River Bridges along with Route 138 through Jamestown and ten smaller bridges associated with this highway and the approaches to the four major bridges.
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