WPRO Newsroom

Governor Chafee has announced that all traffic on Routes 95, 195, 295, 24 and 146 will be banned starting at 5 p.m. Friday.

There are exceptions being made for government officials, public safety vehicles and workers, health care workers, members of the media and utlity company vehicles.

Travel necessary for critical private sector businesses such as fuel suppliers and financial systems can continue, as well as well as services that provide goods to food and hardware stores.

For detailed forecasts and up-to-the-minute closings and information, visit our Operation Snowball page.