Bristol police say the crash victim was pinned under the truck and died after being rushed to Rhode Island Hospital in Providence.
Bristol police say a group of motorcyclists were riding together when the crash happened. One of the bikers was charged with a DUI.
RIDOT Director Peter Alviti said the service is costing Rhode Island $50,000 per day, while attracting just 300-to-400 passengers.https://my
RIDOT officials says most commuters are using the bypass lanes on the Washington Bridge, so the ferry service isn't economically feasible.
RIDOT says there was a mechanical issue with a crane being used to position a floating dock for passengers at the India Point Park terminal.
The ferry service is being provided by SeaStreak, Rhode Island Fast Ferry, and Block Island Ferry and runs seven days a week.
Both vehicles suffered extensive damage, and one car ended up with its back tires on top of a bridge guardrail.
Bristol police said the work is being done to prepare to re-pave the roads at a later date. See when delays may occur.
State officials said the work is being done to explore moving existing overhead power lines underground along the East Bay Bike Path.
Police said a 26-year-old woman and a 3-year-old child were hit by a car while crossing Metacom Avenue.
While turning on a curve, the driver lost control because of icy road conditions, left the road and struck the house, Bristol police said.
Bristol police said Stanley Tree Services will be trimming branches in the northbound lane of Hope Street.
State officials said the closure will be in effect for four months, while crews replace old drainage pipes under the road.
Warren police said fines will be issued for those that don't comply or speed in residential areas.
The Bristol County Water Authority will restart road work along the southern section of the road starting April 4.
Crews will be installing gas lines in the area until at least the end of the week.
Two-way traffic will be possible during the repairs in the two southbound lanes.
The road will be closed from Franklin Street to State Street from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 26 and 27.
Crews will be conducting gas repairs from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. until the end of the week.
Extra patrols will be in place to keep crosswalks, bus stops and drop-off areas safe.
The northbound lane will close on March 2 and reopen just in time for the Bristol Fourth of July Parade.
A driver rear-ended a vehicle that was stopped in traffic, causing it to hit the next vehicle in line ahead of it.
Expect delays on Route 114 and the East Bay Bike Path.
Military personnel will be posted at various intersections to direct traffic, Bristol police said.
Plan ahead if you plan on riding RIPTA buses on July 4, as buses will be running on a holiday schedule.
In an effort to appeal to commuters, RIPTA added two new express trips from the East Bay to Providence.
The water authority is installing a pipe, police said.
A 5K is set for Saturday morning over the bridge, and one lane will be closed. The traffic delays are expected from 7:30 to 8 a.m.
Rhode Island lawmakers banned hand-held phone use while driving; the state was ranked among the worst in the country for distracted driving.
The Newport Bridge is open, and travel on the Mount Hope and Jamestown bridges is no longer restricted.