Traffic & Transit
Car Fire Stops Traffic On Newport Bridge
Traffic was temporarily stopped in both directions as crews worked to clear the crash scene.
NEWPORT, RI — A major crash on the Newport Pell Bridge completely stopped traffic in both directions during the Monday morning report.
The crash closed traffic heading in both directions just after 9 a.m., the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority said.
What's Up Newport shared a photo of a car on fire on the eastbound side of the bridge.
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The crash scene was cleared by 9:30 a.m., the RITBA said, though residual traffic delays are expected to continue as traffic gets moving again.
#NPBridge ALERT: All traffic Eastbound and Westbound has been stopped due to an accident on the bridge. Emergency personnel are on scene. Expect delays.
— RITBA (@RIEZPASS) November 15, 2021
#NPBridge Alert: Accident has been cleared and traffic is reopen in both directions. Expect residual delays.
— RITBA (@RIEZPASS) November 15, 2021
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