Newport has slapped a mandatory citywide parking ban ahead of a monster blizzard expected to dump up to 2 feet of heavy, wet snow and unleash powerful winds and coastal flooding.
The ban kicks in Sun., Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. and runs until further notice, as officials brace for a high-impact winter storm.
Residents must clear their cars off city roadways or risk getting towed. Free parking is available at the Gateway Center, Mary St. and Touro St. lots. Neighbors are encouraged to share driveway space to keep vehicles off the streets.
🚨 Tow Zone Streets
Any vehicle left on the following streets one-half hour after the ban begins will be towed:
Annandale Rd.; Bellevue Ave. (Kay St. to Bowery St.); Bedlow Ave.; Bliss Rd.; Broadway; Coggeshall Ave.; East Bowery St.; Farewell St.; Friendship St.; Gibbs Ave.; Gould St.; Kay St.; Powell Ave.; Spring St.; Summer St.; Thames St.; Third St.; Warner St.; Washington St.; Washington Sq.; West Marlboro St.; West Narragansett Ave.; William St.; and Van Zandt Ave. (J.T. Connell Memorial Rd. east to Malbone Rd.).
Yachting Village enforcement: Ann St.; Pope St. (Spring St. to East St.); Anthony St.; Fountain St.
Fifth Ward enforcement: Carroll Ave. (Morton Ave. to Ruggles); Old Fort Rd.; Harrison Ave. (Carroll Ave. to Halidon Ave.).
Forecasters are calling for 18–24 inches of heavy, wet snow, fierce winds and possible coastal flooding. Whiteout conditions could make travel nearly impossible.
Newport Public Schools and City Hall will be closed Monday. Trash pickup is delayed at least one day.
A regional emergency shelter opens at Gaudet Middle School in Middletown at 4 p.m. Sunday. Residents needing assistance can dial 2-1-1.
City officials warn street and bridge closures are possible. After the storm, property owners must shovel adjacent sidewalks within five hours.
Move your car. Charge your phone. Stay off the roads.
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