For Snow Days: Newport Has Added More Streets to the Parking Ban Ordinance

NEWPORT, RI—A big snow and hazardous conditions could mean a parking ban for Newport. A ban could be declared the next time city officials deem it necessary, according to Newport police Sgt. Jonathan Cortes. If so, it will apply to 24 streets this year.

That's more streets than used to be impacted, and the change is due to the fact the ordinance was changed to add more "no parking" locations.

Here is the list:

Annandale Road

Bellevue Avenue (from Kay Street to Bowery Street)

Bedlow Avenue

BlissRoad

Broadway

Coggeshall Avenue

Dr. Marcus Wheatland Boulevard

East Bowery Street

Farewell Street

Friendship Street

Gibbs Avenue

Gould Street

Kay Street

Powell Avenue

Spring Street

Summer Street

Thames Street

Third Street

Warner Street

Washington Street

Washington Square

West Narragansett Avenue

William Street; and

Van Zandt Avenue (from J.T. Connell Memorial Road East to Malbone Road).

When the ban is in effect, all automobile parking on these streets is banned for limited periods to facilitate road treatments and the removal of snow. The cars could be towed, at the owner's expense, if they're found on a parking ban street one-half hour after the public ban has been announced.

Residents are urged to plan ahead and be ready to move their vehicles if a ban is announced and to keep up with state, local and social media about any enacted bans.

The parking lots at the Gateway Center, Mary Street and Easton’sBeach are free of charge during parking bans.

People can also check for any bans as posted on the city web site and sign up for Code Red alerts to be advised of any parking bans at www.cityofnewport.com.

City snow plowing operations are in effect for snowfalls of approximately two (2) inches or more. Higher total snow accumulations and/or severe weather conditions may lead city officials to call for a parking ban, Cortes said.