Ocean Drive Closed Temporarily Due to Hurricane Damage Repairs
A portion of the road will be closed during while repairs are made to the seawall, which was damaged in Hurricane Sandy.
Governor Lincoln D. Chafee and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) have announced that the next repair project for road damage caused by Hurricane Sandy is now underway on Ocean Drive in the City of Newport. As part of the repair project, a portion of the road is anticipated to be closed for approximately three weeks for seawall reconstruction, effective today. “We have committed to the citizens of this State to do all we can to quickly repair our roadway infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Sandy,” said Governor Lincoln D. Chafee. “With RIDOT’s help and that of the State’s skilled contractors, we are able to do that sooner than later – and put Rhode Islanders to work. I remain grateful for the funding made available by…
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