East Providence Paralyzed: Afternoon Pre-K Canceled, Schools Let Out Early

East Providence Paralyzed: Afternoon Pre-K Canceled, Schools Let Out Early

The impact of the westbound lane closures on the Washington Bridge -- and the diversion of traffic into East Providence -- has forced city officials to let schools out early and afternoon Pre-K being canceled on Tuesday. 

"We are looking at gridlock in the city," said East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva in a live video at Waterman Avenue, of the traffic caused by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation diverting drivers over the Henderson Bridge. 

DaSilva announced the following on Tuesday morning. 

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"In order to get elementary students home as close to on time as possible, we will begin dismissal of East Providence High School at 12:45 pm today.  

Middle school dismissal is projected for 2:00 pm. We are preparing to dismiss Elementary students on time, at approximately 3:00 pm. If your child is an elementary bus student and you plan to pick up,  please notify the school.  There may still be additional delays in some areas. 

Afternoon Pre K classes have been canceled due to the excessive travel time."

DaSilva shared the following to Facebook: