Transportation 2035 - State of Rhode Island: Division of Planning

December 2012It is also important to note that bridges may not be flooded, but the clearance under the bridges will be reduced making the deck more susceptible to stormsurges and wave action. Visualizations of sea-level rise were performed by the University of Rhode Island for locations in Providence, Pawtucket, andNewport. Images of Waterplace Park in Providence appear below. More information can be found at http://seagrant.gso.uri.edu/coast/slr_tools.html .It is expected that 1-meter data will be available in the near future. Statewide Planning will continue to collect the best available data and further developmapping and identification of impacted facilities into a Technical Paper to be made available to the cities and towns to assist them in undertaking this sameprocess for local roads.Transportation 2035 (2012 Update)State Guide Plan Element 611RI Statewide Planning ProgramPage 4-8