Drivers headed north from Portsmouth this morning on Route 24 were treated to a first trip over the new Sakonnet River Bridge, and it is a very smooth ride. This reporter drove over it twice, and the paving work, lane width, and view are all welcome improvements.

I did notice an odd thing about 3/4 of the way to Tiverton, where the far right lane and railing seems to dip slightly (see photo, above). I've sent a query to RIDOT about this. I'm sure it's by design, but, I mean, you pay a hundred million for a bridge, you just want to be sure…