RI suicide prevention advocates angry state bridges will not get safety netting
Suicide prevention advocates in Rhode Island are angry that their proposal to add safety netting to bridges will not happen this year.
Stay updated with breaking news from Newport Pell. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Suicide prevention advocates in Rhode Island are angry that their proposal to add safety netting to bridges will not happen this year.
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority announced a lane shift for the Newport Pell Bridge.
We aren’t just Public Radio, we are The Public’s Radio. Hear us on WNPN 89.3FM across Rhode Island and the Southcoast of Massachusetts.
Live coverage of Rhode Island's storm: power outages, rain totals and much more
A feasibility study on barriers for Mount Hope and Jamestown Verrazzano bridges is due in May, and a report on the Newport Pell and Sakonnet River bridges is due in February 2025.