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The Rhode Island Department of Transportation will 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 TONIGHT 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 lanes for turning left at the new JT Connell Connector Road, then left again onto JT Connell Highway toward Farewell Street and Downtown. The JT Connell Connector Road opened last year and drivers can use this today as an alternate route to Downtown. RIDOT recommends travelers use the new road to become familiar with it before the old exit closes. The new ramp system was designed to improve safety and reduce congestion, especially the backup of vehicles on the bridge from the Downtown Newport exit. RIDOT estimates the change will reduce rear-end and sideswipe crashes by 80 percent and reduce vehicle emissions. In addition to the new ramp system’s benefits to safety and efficiency, the $74 million Pell Bridge Ramps Phase 2 project will improve the connection between Newport's North End and the Downtown area for all users. The project includes a shared-use bike path and new commuter parking lot, both expected to open next year. With a smaller footprint, the new design also will spur economic development as it frees up approximately 25 acres of land. It will be finished by the end of 2024. #newportbridge #newportri #newportbuzz #newportpellbridge
Somerset, MA resident David Menezes, 18, was arres Somerset, MA resident David Menezes, 18, was arrested on December 7, 2023, in connection with a December 2nd head-on collision on West Main Road. Responding to a three-vehicle crash at 7:43 p.m., the Portsmouth Police found Menezes' blue Saab collided with a gray Chevrolet and a brown Honda at West Main Road and Mail Coach Road. Investigations unveiled Menezes' attempt to pass a brown Honda in the left northbound lane, leading him to enter southbound lanes against traffic flow. The resulting head-on collision with the gray Chevrolet caused a secondary collision with the brown Honda. The Saab occupants, including a juvenile, sustained serious injuries, requiring extraction by the Portsmouth Fire Department. The operators of the gray Chevrolet and brown Honda suffered minor injuries. At the scene, Menezes displayed signs of alcohol impairment, evident from a strong odor of alcohol on his breath. Further examination inside his vehicle revealed empty plastic "nip" alcohol containers and marijuana. Even during treatment, additional "nip" alcohol containers fell from Menezes' pockets. All crash victims received immediate treatment from the Portsmouth Fire Department and were transported to local hospitals. Menezes faces charges of §31-27-2.6 Driving under the influence of liquor or drugs, resulting in serious bodily injury, and §31-27-4 Reckless driving. Arraigned by a justice of the peace, he was released on $5,500 bail with surety. A formal arraignment is scheduled at the 2nd Division District Court on December 14, 2023. #dui #portsmouthri #portsmouthpolice #newportbuzz #rhodeisland #police
Happy Friday! Here’s what’s up in Newport toda Happy Friday! Here’s what’s up in Newport today. @newport_mansions @mrr.fusion @jameslmahercenter @mainsailri @skiffbarri @viestesimplyitalian @newportblues @zenethofficial @rejectsbeerco @laughing.monks @eaglewittofficial @logieobie @jb_fotp @laith_tieleftshoe @john_imperatore @musicbymelxo #blackfriday #newportri #rhodeisland #portsmouthri #newportbuzz #christmas #christmasinnewport
43 years ago tonight | December 8, 1980, marks a t 43 years ago tonight | December 8, 1980, marks a tragic day in the history of music and the world at large — the day legendary musician John Lennon was shot and killed outside his residence in New York City. On the evening of December 8, 1980, Lennon returned to his apartment at The Dakota, located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Mark David Chapman, a disturbed fan, approached Lennon and shot him multiple times in the back. Lennon was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. The world mourned the loss of a musical genius and an icon of peace. John Lennon’s death was a profound loss felt deeply by fans, fellow musicians, and admirers around the world. However, his legacy endures, reminding us of the power of music, the importance of activism, and the enduring message of peace and love. As we remember Lennon on the anniversary of his passing, let us also celebrate the enduring impact he had on the world and the timeless nature of his artistic contributions. John Lennon was only 40-years-old. (Link in bio) #johnlennon #thebeatles #thedakota #nyc #newyorkcity #newportbuzz
🚨 HUGE NEWS!!! Our good Friend Hank Lawler has 🚨 HUGE NEWS!!! Our good Friend Hank Lawler has retired from @dunkin after more than 35 years of service! Congratulations, Hank! Morning coffee will never be the same… #imwithhank #hanklawler #dunkin #newportbuzz #newportri
On December 6, 2023, around 11:00 a.m., following On December 6, 2023, around 11:00 a.m., following an ongoing investigation, the Portsmouth Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Boyd’s Lane involving a suspected drug trafficker known to operate in the town. The individual behind the wheel was identified as Samantha Carfora, a 29-year-old formerly from Middletown, Rhode Island. Approximately 18 grams of suspected fentanyl were discovered and confiscated during the stop. The substance was subsequently confirmed as fentanyl through testing at Portsmouth Police Headquarters. Carfora was apprehended on the spot and charged with the delivery of a controlled substance. Following her arrest, she was transported and arraigned at the 2nd Division District Court, where she was held without bail at the Adult Correctional Institute. #portsmouthri #fentanyl #newportbuzz #portsmouthpolice #newportri #rhodeisland
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