'I went all the way around': RI native recalls Mount Hope Bridge closure 39 years ago

'I went all the way around': RI native recalls Mount Hope Bridge closure 39 years ago

BRISTOL, R.I. (WPRI) — The Mount Hope Bridge closure may be a hassle for some, but it's not the first time the bridge has been shut down. The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) said the bridge will be closed to all traffic through Monday at 5 a.m., weather permitting, for some much-needed resurfacing work. BACKGROUND: Mount Hope Bridge closed for resurfacing project According to the RITBA, the road surface will be milled, …