NEWPORT, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Foundation is warning drivers about some upcoming travel impacts from the Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run on Sunday, Oct. 19.

The charity event is sold out, with 4,000 people signed up to participate, according to the foundation.

The four-mile route begins on East Shore Road in Jamestown, crosses the bridge, then loops around to JT Connell Highway and heads south, ending on America's Cup Avenue.

The run begins at 7 a.m., but East Shore Road will be closed between Conanicus Avenue and the Route 138 off-ramp starting at 6:30 a.m.

The bridge will be reduced to a single alternating lane from 7 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., during which vehicles longer than 18 feet will be restricted from crossing in the westbound direction.

Only registered ru

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