Crashes, Construction Cause Traffic Woes In Providence: Patch PM

Welcome to Tuesday's Patch PM. Here are the latest headlines from around the Rhode Island Patch network.

Truck Crash Backs Up Traffic On Rte. 146

Rhode Island State Police say a tractor-trailer crashed into a pickup truck near Branch Avenue Tuesday afternoon.

Bridge Repairs To Close Lanes Near Providence Place Mall

Lane closures are going into place on Promenade Street near the Providence Place Mall starting next week.

Opinion: Let Doctors Decide If They Need Credential Programs

Sen. James Sheehan has introduced a bill that would leave decisions on credentialing programs in the hands of individual doctors.

Massachusetts Man Sentenced For 2016 Shooting Death

Alexander Dejesus was sentenced to 30 years in prison, with 21 to serve.