BRISTOL, R.I. (WPRI) — The Mount Hope Bridge will be closed starting Thursday night for some much-needed resurfacing work.

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) said the bridge will be closed to all traffic from 7 p.m. through Monday at 5 a.m., weather permitting.

According to the RITBA, the road surface will be milled, and then an ultra-thin bonded overlay will be applied to make a smooth surface.

For those who need to drive around the bridge during the closure, signage for detours will be in place, directing drivers to use Route 24 and I-195 through Fall River.

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will also detour Route 60 (Providence/Newport) and Route 61x (Tiverton/East Bay Park & Ride) during the closure.

Route 60 will not provide direct service betw

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