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Land of the free, because of the brave. Remembering and honoring the sacrifices of our U.S. military this Memorial Day weekend by hanging a flag from the
#NewportPellBridge
tower for the first time.
This weekend the Newport Pell, Jamestown, Mt Hope, and Sakonnet River Bridges will be displaying support for the
@Patriots
in Super Bowl LIII.
The
@RIStatePolice
will be patrolling our bridges and roadways, drive sober or get pulled over
#GoPats
#RITBA
ALERT: The Newport Pell, Jamestown Verrazzano, and Mount Hope Bridges have reopened to traffic. Restrictions are still in place for high profile vehicles on all three bridges.
Land of the free, because of the brave. Remembering and honoring the sacrifices of our U.S. military this Memorial Day weekend by hanging a flag from the Newport Pell Bridge and the Mt Hope Bridge.
#RITBA
ALERT: Travel restrictions have been lifted for the Mt Hope, Newport Pell, and Jamestown Verrazzano Bridges. The bridges are open to all traffic.
#NPBridge
#MHBridge
#JVBridge
#RITBA
is monitoring weather conditions closely and may restrict travel on bridges as needed. For the latest updates on restrictions, please follow our social media channels.
#NPBridge
#JVBridge
#MHBridge
#SRBridge
MORE:
#RITBA
ALERT: Due to high winds, access is restricted to the Newport Pell and Jamestown-Verrazzano Bridges for house trailers/RVs and empty enclosed trailers. Please visit our website and follow our social media for updates.
#NPBridge
#JVBridge
MORE:
#RITBA
ALERT: Due to high winds, only automobiles, pickup trucks, flatbed trailers, and commercial buses are permitted to cross the Newport Pell, Jamestown Verrazzano and Mount Hope bridges.
#NPBridge
#JVBridge
#MHBridge
#RITBA
ALERT UPDATE: Due to high winds ONLY automobiles, pickup trucks, flatbed trailers, and commercial buses are permitted to cross the Newport Pell and Jamestown-Verrazzano Bridges at this time. Please check back for updates.
#NPBridge
#JVBridge
#RITBA
is monitoring weather conditions closely and will restrict travel on bridges as needed. For the latest updates on restrictions, please follow our social media channels.
#NPBridge
#JVBridge
#MHBridge
#SRBridge
#RITBA
ALERT: Due to high winds, high profile vehicles are restricted from crossing the Newport & Jamestown Bridges. Only automobiles, pickup trucks, flatbed trailers, & commercial buses are permitted to cross. School buses may not cross at this time.
To My Friends of 90 Years,
Have a glorious 4th of July celebration and parade! I hope you enjoy my red, white, and blue lights 🇺🇸
Your Friend,
The Mount Hope Bridge
#NPBridge
ALERT: We would like to thank our commuters for their patience during construction. Traffic patterns are back to normal for this morning's commute. Drive safely.
Donald Richardson of Jamestown, RI worked on the ferry before the Newport bridge was built. He became one of RITBA's first employees, and at 90 still works part time as a toll collector. Yesterday, he traveled back to Normandy in honor of D-Day
RITBA would like to thank our maintenance crew for working to complete the red, white, and blue lights on the Newport Pell and the Mount Hope Bridges. We couldn’t have done it without them.
We would also like to thank our very own
@jimmytphotography
for the amazing pictures!
#RITBA
UPDATE: The Newport Pell and Jamestown Bridges remain closed to all traffic due to high winds. Sustained winds are too high to allow traffic to cross safely.
@RIStatePolice
restricting all traffic.
#NPBridge
#JVBridge
#RITBA
ALERT: Due to high winds only automobiles, pickup trucks, flatbed trailers, and commercial buses are permitted to cross the Newport Pell, and Jamestown Bridges at this time.
#NPBridge
#JVBridge
RITBA Bridge Update 3:47pm:
Newport/Jamestown/Mt Hope-Currently open to passenger vehicles. High profile vehicles (box trucks, busses) are restricted due to high winds.
Sakonnet-No restrictions
RITBA wishes everyone a safe and happy Independence Day.
Today our flags are flying on the Newport Pell and Mt Hope Bridges, and the Sakonnet River Bridge will be lit up red, white, and blue.
THANK YOU to morning commuters who “zipper merged” at
#NPBridge
, using both lanes to merge point. Afternoon traffic is slower because motorists straddle two lanes to block vehicles from using both. Please allow travel in BOTH lanes to merge point.
#RITBA
ALERT: Due to high winds there is a travel restriction on the Mt Hope Bridge for house trailers/RVs and empty enclosed trailers at this time. The bridge is currently open to all other vehicles as we continue to monitor wind speeds.
#MHBridge
#RITBA
ALERT: Travel restrictions have been lifted for the Newport Pell and Jamestown Verrazzano bridges. These bridges are open to all traffic.
#NPBridge
#JVBridge
#RITBA
Executive Director, Buddy Croft, announces his retirement after serving for 13 years. He is a dedicated and hardworking leader and has spent most of his life serving the public. Buddy's leadership will be greatly missed at RITBA.
#RITBA
ALERT: Due to high winds, there are increased vehicle restrictions on the Newport Pell & Jamestown Bridges. Only automobiles, pickup trucks, flatbed trailers, & commercial buses are permitted to cross. All other vehicles are prohibited from travel across the bridges.
Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the Newport Bridge. Donald Richardson, one of RITBA’s first employees, cuts the ribbon at the dedication today at the toll plaza. Donald is 90, and still currently works part time at RITBA.
#RITBA
ALERT 8:45AM: The Newport Pell and Jamestown Bridges have reopened to traffic with some restrictions for high profile vehicles and school buses. The E-ZPass customer service center will be closed today.
#NPBridge
#JVBridge
#NPBridge
ALERT: Multi car accident heading westbound at beginning of the bridge on Newport side. Expect delays. Emergency personnel on scene, please stay to the left.
RITBA would like to thank our Executive Director, Buddy Croft, for his unwavering commitment over the last 13 years. He said, “I couldn’t have done it without the support of my wife and my family.”
*Note: There is only 1 grandchild out of the 11 missing
#RITBA
ALERT UPDATE: Travel restrictions on all RITBA bridges have been lifted. The bridges are open to all traffic. Please use caution until weather conditions improve. Please visit our website and follow our social media for updates
#NPBridge
#JVBridge
Today marks the retirement of a long term RITBA employee, Louis Conti. Louis began as a toll collector at the Mount Hope Bridge in 1975, and then moved over to the Newport Pell Bridge. He has served the public for 45 years and we wish him the best in his retirement!
#RITBA
ALERT UPDATE: Travel restrictions on RITBA bridges have been lifted. The bridges are open to all traffic. Please use caution until weather conditions improve. Please visit our website and follow our social media for updates
#NPBridge
#JVBridge
#RITBA
ALERT: Travel restrictions have been lifted for the Mt Hope, Newport Pell, and Jamestown Verrazzano Bridges. The bridges are open to all traffic.
#NPBridge
#MHBridge
#JVBridge
#RITBA
ALERT: Due to high winds only automobiles, pickup trucks, flatbed trailers, commercial buses and heavy-laden tractor/trailers are permitted to cross the Mt Hope, Newport Pell, and Jamestown Bridges at this time.
#MHBridge
#NPBridge
#JVBridge
#NPBridge
TRAFFIC ADVISORY REMINDER: Today there will be brief, 5 to 10-minute traffic stoppages eastbound from 9:30AM – 4PM to unload sections of median barrier. Travel times will be impacted for those crossing the Newport Pell Bridge.
#RITBA
ALERT: Due to high winds, house trailers/RVs, empty enclosed trailers, or any vehicle that, in the opinion of law-enforcement personnel, may not safely cross the bridge will be prohibited.
#NPBridge
#JVBridge
We want to thank
@rhodeislandpbs
and
@DscvrNewport
for making the premiere of the documentary, "The Newport Bridge: A Rhode Island Icon" such a success last night!
Additional screening times below:
12/14 @ 4:00pm
12/22 @ 2:00pm
12/26 @ 1:00am
1/1 @ 7:30pm
RITBA Bridge Update 3/2 at 10:15pm
Due to decreased wind speeds, as of 11:00pm tonight all travel restrictions will be lifted from the Newport, Jamestown, and Mt Hope bridges.
@RIStatePolice
will still be on site to monitor the bridges and roadways.
Today we were lucky enough to hear the stories from some of the original workers who helped build the Newport Pell Bridge. We thank them and want to remember all of the workers, especially the ones who lost their lives helping to build this iconic structure.
#RITBA
ALERT: Due to high winds, access is restricted to the Mount Hope Bridge for house trailers/RVs and empty enclosed trailers. Please check back for updates.
#MHBridge
#NPBridge
TRAVEL ADVISORY REMINDER: Newport Pell Bridge lane shifts start tomorrow, Tuesday, March 5th, and continue through Thursday, March 7th.
For More Info:
#NPBridge
ALERT: Commuters coming over the bridge from Newport will need to use the Admiral Kalbfus route to enter on to the bridge. The rotary at JT Connell Hwy and Farewell Street on ramp are underwater and blocked off by
@NewportRIPolice
.
RITBA Bridge Update:
Newport-Closed to all traffic due to truck accident
Jamestown-Restricted to high profile vehicles (box trucks, busses)
Mt Hope-Restricted to high profile vehicles (box trucks, busses)
Sakonnet-No restrictions
#RITBA
is monitoring weather conditions closely and will restrict travel on bridges as needed.
For the latest updates on restrictions, please follow our social media channels.
#NPBridge
#JVBridge
#MHBridge
#SRBridge
#RITBA
ALERT: Due to high winds ONLY automobiles, pickup trucks, flatbed trailers, and commercial buses are permitted to cross the Newport Pell and Jamestown-Verrazzano Bridges at this time. Please check back for updates.
#NPBridge
#JVBridge
With work underway in the Newport Pell Bridge plaza, please remember to keep your eyes on the road. Slowing down to check out construction causes congestion, delays, and accidents. Thank you!
#NPBridge
Happy birthday to the
@USCG
! Our flags will be flying today on the Newport Pell and Mt Hope Bridges in their honor and the Sakonnet River Bridge will be lit red, white and blue.
IBTTA and its members are committed to making every roadway safer. We're proud to support
#roadwayworkers
👷,
#WorkZoneSafety
👷♀️ and National Workzone Awareness Week
#NWZAW
. Be part of the solution — slow down in work zones 🚧
Starting tonight traffic will be single lane 24/7 until April 2024 between existing toll plaza and
#NPBridge
in both directions. Expect delays and plan to zipper merge: alternate every other car at merge point. Vehicles wider than 8’6” are prohibited.
Starting Monday (10/16) traffic will be single lane 24/7 until April 2024 between existing toll plaza and
#NPBridge
in both directions. Expect delays and plan to zipper merge: alternate every other car at merge point. Vehicles wider than 8’6” are prohibited.
#NPBridge
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction all day on 9/21: westbound beginning at 7am and eastbound beginning at 9am.