All semi trucks have been banned from Rhode Island roadways until late Thursday evening according to a release from the state’s Governor.
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo held a news conference early Thursday, January 4th in Providence, Rhode Island as a way of announcing the ban on semi truck travel due to bad weather.
According to Patch Rhode Island, 8 inches of snowfall had already accumulated in parts of Rhode Island before noon, creating reduced visibility, difficult travel and multiple wrecks involving semi trucks.
I’ve imposed a tractor trailer ban for all state roads and bridges until 9 pm tonight.
— Gina Raimondo (@GovRaimondo) January 4, 2018
Governor Raimondo has ordered a ban on travel for tractor trailer trucks starting at noon until 9:00 PM tonight on all state roads. Stay off the roads and stay safe! #GraysonRI
— RI State Police (@RIStatePolice) January 4, 2018
Although Gov. Raimondo also issued a closure of her offices for the day according to the state website, no state of emergency has been declared as relatively few areas have lost power.
The ban applies only to large commercial vehicles and is expected to last until 9:00 p.m. on Thursday evening.