Jamestown-Verrazzano Bridge work now done at night

By: Christopher Shea

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: June 1, 2026

Words: 383

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Road work on the Jamestown-Verrazzano Bridge shifted to overnight hours Sunday in an effort to ease traffic congestion during peak travel times in response to complaints about long traffic delays.

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) announced May 26 that construction would now take place from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. The westbound side of the bridge connecting Conanicut Island to North Kingstown has been reduced to one lane as …

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