Rhode Island DEM and New Shoreham closed Mohegan Bluffs staircase due to erosion, posing a safety risk.

Rhode Island DEM and New Shoreham closed Mohegan Bluffs staircase due to beach erosion, posing a safety risk. The bottom of the stairs will remain closed, but the overlook, parking lot, and top of the stairs are still accessible. This follows Rhode Island's coastal communities facing challenges like sea level rise, flooding, and erosion due to climate change, as highlighted by DEM Director Terry Gray.