Cranston underpass floods again, trapping cars during heavy rain

CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Heavy rain flooded the Oaklawn Avenue underpass in Cranston on Sunday, once again trapping vehicles beneath the bike path bridge and renewing calls for a long-term fix.

The low-lying roadway, located between Oaklawn Avenue and Wilbur Avenue, can fill with a foot or more of water during heavy rain.

Anthony Mazza, who has worked across the street for six years, said he has seen the underpass flood about 50 times…

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