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Traffic & Road Conditions


Newport/Pell Bridge
 
Mt. Hope Bridge

Winter Schedule Until Further Notice

Rte. 138 EB and WB on the Pell (Newport) Bridge, various lane closures for painting and steel repairs by the R.I. Turnpike & Bridge Authority, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. At least one lane in each direction will remain open.

 

 

 

 

The speed limit on the bridge is 40 mph.
Please drive carefully.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The speed limit on the bridge is 30 mph.
Please drive carefully.

A highway advisory radio (HAR) broadcast is available at the Pell Bridge and on Admiral Kalbfus Blvd. in Newport. Tune to 1630 AM for up-to-the-minute traffic information while driving.

Updated 3/1/2011 .

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