Published on: Dec 8, 2023 The Rhode Island Department of Transportation will permanently close the old Downtown Newport exit on Route 138 East coming into Aquidneck Island from the Pell Bridge on Friday, December 8. With its closure, all traffic will use the new ramp system to access Downtown Newport. The new alignment replaces the exit with an intersection one-quarter of a mile after the old exit. Drivers should stay left after the old off-ramp and use one of the two … Continue reading #18 Newport Buzz Top Stories of 2023: Downtown Newport Exit on Newport Bridge Permanently Closes