2-Day Closure Coming To Hope Street For Tree Removal

BRISTOL, RI — Part of Hope Street will close Monday and Tuesday to allow crews to remove two trees. The closure will be in place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., between Franklin Street and State Street.

The two trees are large and deteriorated, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation said.

Street parking will be restricted while work is underway, though pedestrian traffic will be open to allow access to local businesses. Northbound traffic will be detoured to State Street, then High Street to Franklin Street. Southbound traffic will be sent to Franklin Street, then Thames Street to State Street.