Newport holiday events attract large crowds despite traffic disruptions
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Newport Pell Bridge had been having backups due to the closure of the Washington Bridge but overall people are still coming out to…
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Traffic disruption impacts family holiday plans
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) -- Family outings this holiday season are the latest of things disrupted by the Washington Bridge closure. According to the Chief Operating Officer of the RI Hospitality Association, a high volume of cancellations following the westbound closure…
Ferry service between Bristol and Providence expected to start Monday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Another day of the traffic caused by the Washington Bridge closure, but Gov. Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of…
Local businesses feeling the pinch as traffic 'nightmare' continues
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The sidewalks in East Providence are empty, missing the normal hustle and bustle of the holiday season. But there's a…
I-195 west bypass lanes expected to open this weekend
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Following the closure of the westbound lanes on the Washington Bridge, officials will hold daily press conference with updates until further notice. "This is the top priority…
RIDOH recommends pregnant people in East Bay take ambulances
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Health recommends that pregnant people in the East Bay take ambulances when they are in labor to avoid traffic on Washington Bridge. RIDOH said the emergency vehicles can travel westbound…
East Providence schools to follow early dismissal schedule Thursday
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The East Providence School District will be open Thursday after being remote due to ongoing issues with the Washington Bridge. In an email sent to parents of students obtained by ABC 6 News, the district…
Travelers frustrated with gridlock conditions all across the city
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Tuesday morning was a mess for drivers. Providence was in a gridlock and people were not happy. "It is really pitiful knowing that this was going to be an issue that they would allow people to…
RIDOT announces road closures and adjustments for the weekend
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced several road closures and adjustments that will affect traffic patterns this upcoming weekend. Starting Friday night, there will be series…
East Providence Gano Street off ramp to temporarily close starting Friday
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said that the lane split on Interstate 195 on the Washington Bridge will be removed starting Friday. The removal is three months ahead of schedule. RIDOT said that for…
Crews to change lane split on Interstate 195 in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation will make changes to the current lane split on Interstate 195 west in East Providence on the night of Friday, May 19. The change is part of the $78…
Crash causes traffic delays near new Interstate 195 split in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- On Monday morning, a rollover crash caused traffic delays on Interstate 195. This is an image of a crash on Interstate 195…
RIDOT announces I-195 West construction beginning Friday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- RIDOT is set to begin their first phase of traffic changes for the Washington Bridge North project on Friday. RIDOT expects traffic delays for I-195 West and those entering I-195 West using the on-ramp from Taunton Avenue,…
RIDOT kicks off 2021 construction season of $1.4 billion in projects
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee, Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti and members of Rhode Island's Congressional delegation joined together…
Gano Street exit ramp to remain open
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - The Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced today that the Gano Street exit ramp will remain open during the Washington Bridge rehabilitation project. The Gano Street exit ramp is set to remain open for the foreseeable…
RI DOT to temporarily reopen Gano Street off-ramp overnight Thursday
After being closed the last 14 months, the Gano Street off ramp on I-195 West will temporarily reopen to traffic overnight Thursday.
Gano Street exit to temporarily reopen
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that the Gano Street exit on I-195 West will reopen after more than a year closed.
Raimondo, Fung win party nominations in RI primary
Just like four years ago, Governor Gina Raimondo (D) is facing off against Cranston Mayor Allan Fung (R). Joe Trillo is the third-party independent candidate.
Trump to nominate Christopher Wray to lead FBI
By: The Associated Press Email: news@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he'll nominate a former Justice Department official as FBI director...
RITA says truckers will avoid state if tolls go up
By Alana Cerrone acerrone@abc6.com @Alana_Cerrone The Rhode Island Trucking Association takes matters into its own hands with a warning to Governor Gina Raimondo about her proposed truck toll pl...
Park, bike path dedication to fallen biker
By News StaffReporting By Kainani StevensIt may almost be fall but plenty of people came out today in support of the newly renovated bike path that they plan on using for many months to come.The ne...
New park and bike path to open in Providence
By The Associated Press news@abc6.com PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ A new park and bike path is set to open this weekend in Providence. State Department of Transportation officials say the George Redman...
Search suspended for possible man in Seekonk River
By Chris Sheppard csheppard@abc6.com The Coast guard says they have suspended a search of the Seekonk River in Providence after they did not find a man who was reported to have fallen into the wa
I-195 ramp to Veterans Memorial Parkway closing
By News Staff news@abc6.com The bridge that carries traffic from Interstate-195 East to Veterans Memorial Parkway in East Providence is closing.
