Travel Ban Ri: travel ban ri to be lifted at noon, McKee says

Gov. Dan McKee is set to provide Rhode Islanders with an update Tuesday as the region digs itself out from record snowfall. The travel ban ri will be lifted at noon, McKee said, while Rhode Island remains under a state of emergency Tuesday morning.

Travel Ban Ri Lifted at Noon

McKee said the state will lift the travel ban at noon. He is set to provide an update Tuesday as officials continue to respond to record snowfall across the region.

State of emergency remains Tuesday

As of Tuesday morning, Rhode Island was under a state of emergency. The declaration remains in place while crews work to clear streets and assess conditions following what officials described as record snowfall.

Hazardous road conditions persist

Road conditions have been hazardous. Rhode Island and Massachusetts have used travel bans to limit traffic and allow plow trucks a better chance to clear the roads, a measure meant to reduce the number of stranded or disabled vehicles and speed cleanup.

Disabled vehicles and rescues

The Rhode Island State Police Department reports about 269 disabled vehicles needed help during this week's snowstorm. Emergency personnel and roadside crews have been assisting motorists, and the count of disabled vehicles has been a central measure of the storm's impact on travel.

National Guard activated for cleanup

McKee has also activated members of the Rhode Island National Guard to help in the cleanup efforts. Guardsmen are assisting with tasks related to clearing roads and supporting municipal crews in the aftermath of the storm.

Officials emphasized that travel bans in Rhode Island and Massachusetts were intended to limit traffic and give plow trucks a better chance to clear the roads. McKee's noon lift of the travel ban comes as the state continues to manage hazardous conditions and the aftermath of record snowfall.