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What is the name of the bridge connecting Newport to mainland Rhode Island?

  • Newport Bridge

  • Aquidneck Island Bridge

  • Narragansett Bay Bridge

  • Rhode Island Bridge

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The Newport Bridge, officially known as the Claiborne Pell Bridge, connects Newport to mainland Rhode Island. It spans Narragansett Bay and is a vital transportation link for the region. The bridge, which opened in 1969, is an iconic symbol of Newport and a popular subject for photographs.
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