A recent report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that Barrington has not experienced a pedestrian fatality in 60 years.
Barrington police announced that Rumstick Road will be closed to passenger and emergency traffic on Wednesday.
Barrington police ask drivers to take caution while taking detours through residential areas.
Barrington police said bridge work was scheduled to be conducted despite the weather on Tuesday.
Barrington police are asking drivers to keep it slow in residential areas as they navigate construction zones.
One-way traffic will temporarily be in effect from Water Street to the Warren/Barrington Bridge.
Two bridges on the East Bay Bike Path are scheduled for replacement.
RIDOT representatives said a $3.9 million project will address 1.8 miles of Nayatt Road from Washington Road to Rumstick Road.
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation had a special message for drivers on Star Wars Day.
The average price of gas in Rhode Island hit $2.83 to start May — the highest in 4 years. Prices are expected to climb through Memorial Day.