Crime & Safety

Tiverton Family: Sakonnet Bridge Construction Flooded Our Home

Franklin Raposa said his basement flooded three times and sinkholes opened up in his neighborhood.

A Tiverton family has sued the state and construction company after they said work related to the new Sakonnet River Bridge flooded their home.

Franklin Raposa told the Newport Daily News his basement flooded three times. He also said sinkholes have opened up in his neighborhood.

A state Department of Transportation spokesperson said Cardi Corp will review the situation to prevent future problems.

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