January 30th, 2022 7:45 AM
BRISTOL, RI- As of 01/30/2022 at 7:45 AM, the Town of Bristol has lifted its parking ban.
Please Note: Cars that are parked in emergency lots must be moved within one hour of the parking ban being lifted. Thank you for your cooperation.
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January 29th, 2022 8:00 PM
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January 29th, 2022 5:00 PM
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January 28th, 2022 5:15 PM
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January 28th, 2022 5:15 PM
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January 28th, 2022 12:00 PM
BRISTOL, RI- Beginning tomorrow, January 29th, 2022, at 8:00 AM, the Quinta-Gamelin Community Center (101 Asylum Road, Bristol, RI 02809) will be open to residents as a Warming Center. Residents in need of transportation are encouraged to contact the Bristol Police Department at 401-253-6900.
The Town of Bristol advises residents to avoid any non-essential travel to allow for response crews to effectively clear roadways.
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January 28th, 2022 9:45 AM
BRISTOL, RI-The National Weather Service has upgraded their weather alert to a Blizzard Warning for Bristol, Rhode Island from Saturday, January 29th, 2022, at 12:00 AM through Sunday, January 30th, 2022, at 12:00 AM EST. Snow accumulation is forecasted to be between 15-19 inches, with wind gusts as high as 60 MPH.
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.
For your convenience, the Town has included a list of off-street parking locations available downtown here.
For additional storm preparedness resources, please visit the Town of Bristol’s Emergency Management page here.
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January 28th, 2022 3:30 AM
BRISTOL, RI-The National Weather Service has upgraded their weather alert to a Winter Storm Warning for Bristol, Rhode Island from Saturday, January 29th, 2022, at 12:00 AM through Sunday, January 30th, 2022, at 12:00 AM EST. Snow accumulation is forecasted to be between 15-19 inches, with wind gusts as high as 60 MPH.
For storm preparedness resources, please visit the Town of Bristol’s Emergency Management page here.
For your convenience, the Town has included a list of off-street parking locations available downtown here.
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January 27th, 2022 12:00 PM
BRISTOL, RI-The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Bristol, Rhode Island from Saturday, January 29th, 2022, at 12:00 AM through Sunday, January 30th, 2022, at 12:00 AM EST. Snow accumulation is forecasted to be between 12-18 inches, with wind gusts as high as 55 MPH.
In preparation for the winter storm, the Town of Bristol is taking the following precautions:
- A parking ban will go into effect starting at 1:00 AM on Saturday, January 29th, 2022, until further notice.
- A partial parking ban will go into effect at the Prudence Island Ferry Dock lot starting at 1:00 AM on Saturday, January 29th, 2022, until further notice. No parking will be available in the center area of the parking lot, and will be marked off with cones. Violators of this partial parking ban will be towed immediately.
- The Bristol Transfer Station will be closed Saturday, January 29th, 2022.
During the parking ban, all vehicles must be moved off the street to accommodate emergency vehicles and crews.
For your convenience, the Town has included a list of off-street parking locations available downtown here.
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