Traffic right now on 195 E approaching the Washington Bridge and the new third lane that just opened at this hour.

The worst of it seems to be on 95N approaching 195. Took us about 14 minutes to get from the Thurbers Ave on ramp to East Providence. WPRI 12

EARTHQUAKE: Did you feel that? Preliminary report of a Magnitude 4.8 earthquake in NJ, felt here in Southern New England.

I can’t wait!! 😍😍😍

#BREAKING : A major bridge in Baltimore snapped and collapsed after a container ship rammed into it early Tuesday, and several vehicles fell into the river below. trib.al/A0OQQPM

The Providence City Council is expected to take up an ordinance Thursday that would set weight limits for trucks in certain parts of the city. trib.al/uMxeoph

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in Rhode Island today to take a look at various infrastructure projects in the state. After touring the Washington Bridge, Buttigieg is here at the groundbreaking of the Woonasquatucket River Greenway Project.

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20 plus people displaced on Cranston Street in Providence this afternoon. No injuries reported, cause under investigation at this time.

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#BREAKING : Two-alarm fire at former Army Reserve building on Niagara St in Providence. It could be seen by drivers on 95, according to firefighters. Kristin Burnell is live from the scene. WPRI 12

**HIGHWAY CLOSED** I-95 Northbound between Exit 9 RI-3 Nooseneck Hill Rd and Exit 14 RI-102m closed due to serious crash.WPRI 12

#BREAKING : The I-195 Washington Bridge needs to undergo major repairs or be fully replaced, according to a draft report obtained by 12 News. Full details here: trib.al/YZiJhhK

Are you an AT&T customer dealing with an outage? You're not alone. trib.al/876nXtO

Some big shoes to fill this AM as Kait Walsh has the rest of the week off!

Here we go. Snow is falling in Exeter and West Greenwich, as seen through Kristin Burnell liveshot. And a few flakes in East Providence falling around Joe Cortese “Cortez” as he was live at 4:30. T.J. Del Santo ⚡🔭 has the latest track throughout the morning. WPRI 12

Snow is falling here along 95 South as we make our way towards Westerly.

We’re live every half hour this morning on WPRI 12. Be sure to tune in for the latest updates on the current road conditions!

Today is first weekday morning commute where the lanes on 195 West are reduced from 3 to 2 near the East Shore Expressway, heading towards the Washington Bridge.

RIDOT is testing out the effectiveness of the new traffic pattern in hopes of alleviating traffic congestion WPRI 12

Happy Friday!

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WPRI 12 Kait Walsh Melissa Sardelli T.J. Del Santo ⚡🔭 Kristin Burnell Joe Cortese “Cortez”

BREAKING: The US Department of Justice and a federal inspector general informed RI officials today they are examining the abrupt closure of the Washington Bridge, Governor Dan McKee office announced Friday night wpri.com/news/local-new…

BREAKING this morning: large flames coming from a multi-family home in Warren on Arlington Ave. Kristin Burnell has live reports on WPRI 12

Busy Tuesday morning:
More woes for the #WashingtonBridge Melissa Sardelli checking your drive times & Joe Cortese “Cortez” w/ details
#NHPrimaryGOP !!
Wintry weather! T.J. Del Santo ⚡🔭 tracks the timing.
Kristin Burnell has the latest on a deadly crash
Join us through 9AM! Patrick Little