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Rhode Island and Massachusetts ban Trucks during Tuesday winter storm

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The Northeast continues to be belted with winter storms and as a third nor’easter hits some states for the third time in two weeks.

Rhode Island DOT

Massachusetts State Police

Several tractor trailer accidents in Massachusetts on Tuesday morning prompted the Massachusetts State Police to issue a truck ban on the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) from the New York state line to exit 14, just west of Boston. There is no timetable on when the restriction will be lifted.

Connecticut Governor 

Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy issued a statement Monday night acknowledging Rhode Island’s truck ban, but said his state didn’t have plans at the time for a similar ban.

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