RITBA closes Mt. Hope Bridge because of high winds
Tractor-trailer trucks prohibited from state highways
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) has closed the Mt. Hope Bridge due to high winds, effective immediately. Motorists who are denied passage will be assisted with safely turning …
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RITBA closes Mt. Hope Bridge because of high winds
Tractor-trailer trucks prohibited from state highways
PORTSMOUTH/BRISTOL — The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) has closed the Mt. Hope Bridge due to high winds, effective immediately. Motorists who are denied passage will be assisted with safely turning around.
Under RITBA protocols, the Authority may 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.
The bridge will reopen when conditions are deemed safe.
Members of the public can check bridge conditions and closures by visiting ritba.org, by calling RITBA at 401-423-0803, or checking out Twitter at @riezpass.
