9/5/2022
RawNews1st – Rhode Islanders Urged to Avoid Unnecessary Travel as Flooding Closes Major Highways. Shutting down a number of roadways in the area, including parts of Interstate 95 and Route 10.
Soaking rain has been unfolding Monday in much of southern New England, resulting in several flash flood warnings in Rhode Island, including Bristol, Kent and Providence counties.
According to Rhode Island State Police and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, Route 10 in Providence is closed in both directions due to flooding near Union Avenue.
All travel lanes of Interstate 95 south are blocked at Exit 18/Thurbers Avenue in Providence, and at Exit 16 in Cranston.
I-95 is also shut down in both directions at Eddy Street due to flooding.
According to Glover, the water from the viaduct flooded over the street and current was strong enough to pull the car in. Glover says his neighbor broke the car’s window and pulled the driver out to save them.
Gov. Dan McKee said Monday evening he had a flash flood briefing with state police, transportation and emergency officials.
Rhode Islanders are urged to avoid all unnecessary travel.
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