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A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Route 146 North in Sutton, Massachusetts, at around 6:35 p.m. The victim was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. The Massachusetts State Police are investigating the incident, and the crash closed two left lanes on Route 146 North for several hours.
Rhode Island State Police closed Route 146 due to flooding, leading to stranded vehicles, but have since reopened it at Exit 5 while advising commuters to expect traffic delays and avoid flooded roadways caused by heavy rain and melting snow. Multiple vehicles are also stuck in floodwaters on I-95 and other streets, prompting officials to recommend finding alternate routes.
A new bridge connecting I-95 North to Route 146 in Providence has officially opened, as part of the $265 million I-95 North Viaduct project. The old bridge will be demolished and a new road on I-95 North will be built, separating all on and off-ramp traffic between Atwells Avenue and the State Offices exit. The entire project is expected to be completed in 2025.