WebTraffic Holds/Bridge Closure When sustained wind speeds exceed 70 mph for a continuous period of 15 minutes or more or wind gusts persistently exceed 70 mph over a period of 15 minutes, a bridge may be closed to all traffic. -- Two southbound lanes may remain closed until 7 a.m. Sunday. The second came just about 10 minutes later, also on the eastbound side. nights, 8 p.m.-4 a.m. NEWPORT, RI A pair of crashes on the Newport bridge slowed traffic to a crawl heading across the Pell Bridge Wednesday morning. NEWPORT, RI A pair of crashes on the Newport bridge slowed traffic to a crawl heading across the Pell Bridge Wednesday morning. The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority reported the crash around 7:15 p.m. Google traffic maps showed the heaviest delays approaching the two bridges Jamestown Verrazzano and Newport Pell just after 8:35 a.m. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. East Providence/Providence: The on-ramps from Warren Ave./Veterans Memorial Pkwy. nights, 8 p.m.-4 a.m. What you need to know", "RIDOT Making Improvements to Ease Congestion at Pell Bridge Ramps - Newport This Week", "Pell Bridge greatly changed island life", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Claiborne_Pell_Newport_Bridge&oldid=1145062343, Buildings and structures in Newport, Rhode Island, Short description is different from Wikidata, Infobox mapframe without OSM relation ID on Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from June 2019, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Cars $6.00 per car both ways (without an E-Z Pass transponder), This page was last edited on 17 March 2023, at 02:25. NEWPORT, RI A pair of crashes on the Newport bridge slowed traffic to a crawl heading across the Pell Bridge Wednesday morning. See a spelling or grammar error in our story? While the ORT lanes are closed, all traffic will be directed through the gated lanes. ATM 'tap' scam victim goes undercover to catch thief, Our America: Trouble On Tap | Official Trailer, Mayor Bass to speak on issue as potholes still causing tire damage. The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) announced at 6:15 am this morning that has closed the Newport Pell and Jamestown Verrazzano Bridges due to high winds, effective immediately. WebThe 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. [18] On June 28, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on the lawn of nearby Gurney's Newport Resort & Marina. nights, 8 p.m.-4 a.m. Note: Because of the closure, Wednesdays Party on the Purple will be held at Newports Festival Park, located between the Purple People Bridge and the Taylor Southgate Bridge. JAMESTOWN The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority has closed the Newport Pell and Jamestown Verrazzano Bridges due to high winds, effective immediately. The closures begin at 7 p.m. Saturday and will also include on-ramps. Glover said there were a lot of setbacks, but they are now closer to the end. Newport Daily News 0:05 0:51 JAMESTOWN The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority announced Tuesday the open-road tolling lanes at the Newport Pell Bridge plaza will be closed from Oct. 14 through Oct. 28 to Violators are subject to a $10 fine, on top of the unpaid toll. The Pell Bridge is in turn connected to the mainland by the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge. At 12:25 p.m., theRhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority lifted travel restrictions on all bridges. NEWPORT PELL AND JAMESTOWN VERRAZZANO BRIDGES CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WINDS To read the press release concerning the closure, CLICK HERE. Members of the public can check bridge conditions and closures by visiting our website atritba.org, by calling RITBA at 401-423-0803, or on Twitter at @RIEZPASS. The ORT lanes are the free flow traffic lanes equipped with an overhead gantry, located in the middle of the plaza. WebProvidence/Providence: I-195 West, at Exit 1D (Gano St.), exit closed for bridge work, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 8 p.m.-4 a.m. [9] However, toll collection on that bridge ended on June 20, 2014. - Three southbound lanes may be closed, leaving one lane open for traffic. More information about the wildlife crossing is available at 101wildlifecrossing.org. 146, at Rte. WebProvidence/Providence: I-195 West, at Exit 1D (Gano St.), exit closed for bridge work, Sun.-Thurs. and Taunton Ave. to I-195 West, will be closed for bridge work, Sun.-Thurs. The bridge will reopen when conditions are deemed safe. The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) has closed Newport Pell Bridge and Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge due to high winds, effective immediately. The new Highway 367 Newport bridge is 95% complete. [13], The bridge was renamed for U.S. and Taunton Ave. to I-195 West, will be closed for bridge work, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 8 p.m.-4 a.m. In addition, any vehicle that, in the opinion of law-enforcement personnel, may not safely cross the bridge will be prohibited from traveling these bridges. School buses still are not permitted at this time. This has been done out of an abundance of caution to protect life safety. BRIDGE CLOSURES DUE TO BLIZZARD CONDITIONS | Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority BRIDGE CLOSURES DUE TO BLIZZARD CONDITIONS by Raphe | Jan 29, 2022 | Uncategorized | 0 comments The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority has issued a press release concerning bridge closures due to weather conditions. Newport Daily News 0:05 0:51 JAMESTOWN The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority announced Tuesday the open-road tolling lanes at the Newport Pell Bridge plaza will be closed from Oct. 14 through Oct. 28 to [11], Bicycles and pedestrians are not permitted on this bridge, but Rhode Island Public Transit Authority bus #64 has bike racks for weekday and Saturday travel. night, 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Copyright 2022 KAIT. [23][24] Traffic in the other direction will continue to use the original access roads until 2023. Under RITBA protocols, RITBAmay elect to close a bridge when sustained wind speeds exceed 70 mph for a continuous period of 15 minutes or more or wind gusts persistently exceed 70 mph over a period of 15 minutes. 116, ramp narrowing with frequent vehicle access in/out of the work zones for construction, Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-3 p.m. See full list of Other Limited Access Highway Restrictions . [14][15], The bridge was featured on the Rhode Island state quarter in 2001. 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Rhode Island residents with a Rhode Island E-ZPass pay a discounted toll of only 83 cents once they sign up for the RIR-RI Resident Discount Plan. [10], Cash tolling was discontinued on the bridge in October 2021 in favor of all-electronic tolling through EZ-Pass or bill-by-mail. It happened on the westbound side of the bridge just before the toll plaza bringing traffic heading out of Newport to a halt as emergency crews worked to clear the scene. The bridge remains closed from 5 - 8 a.m. and 3 - 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. Overnight Pawtucket: I-95 North, from Exit 43 to the Mass. The new Highway 367 Newport bridge is 95% complete. Click here to report it. By 7:45 p.m., a tow truck had arrived, though traffic was still closed. Best of Newport Buzz Awards 2023, Robert F. 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WebThe Claiborne Pell Bridge, commonly known as the Newport Bridge, is a suspension bridge operated by the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority that spans the East Passage of the Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island (northeastern United States ). The Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge is a toll bridge. Mt. nights, 8 p.m.-4 a.m. We will share further updates as we have them and are available. However, on June 15, 2012, this plan was abolished as Rhode Island lawmakers approved tolls to be added to the newly built Sakonnet River Bridge in the future. The Claiborne Pell Bridge, commonly known as the Newport Bridge, is a suspension bridge operated by the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority that spans the East Passage of the Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island (northeastern United States). The establishment of the E-ZPass system and the elimination of tokens also eliminated discounts for non-residents. E-ZPass was introduced as a toll payment in 2008. As of 2022, the toll is US$4.00 for cars with a non-resident EZ-Pass, and US$6.00 for cars without an EZ-Pass. JAMESTOWN The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority has closed the Newport Pell and Jamestown Verrazzano Bridges due to high winds, effective immediately. The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) has closed Newport Pell Bridge and Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge due to high winds, effective immediately. nights, 8 p.m.-4 a.m. Newport Pell Bridge Current Projects may necessitate lane closures on the Newport Pell Bridge. [6] Following that date, the only accepted forms of payment were cash or E-ZPass. Follow signed detour. The final day that tokens were accepted on the bridge was December 31, 2009. WebProvidence: I-95 North, at the Exit 37 (old Exit 22) interchange, various ramps closed for bridge demolition, Sun.- Thurs. East Providence/Providence: The on-ramps from Warren Ave./Veterans Memorial Pkwy. The new Highway 367 Newport bridge is 95% complete. 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