State of Rhode Island: Rhode Island Department of Transportation (2023)

travel recommendations

December 24th to 30th, 2022

Viaduto I-95 North, Providence

providence: I-95 North, after the Downtown Providence exit (exit 37/old exit 22), all lanes turn left. Use caution when driving through the area and do not slow down or change lanes. All lanes pass. Who the State Secretariats/Rte. Exit 146 (exit 38/former exit 23) keep right.

Providence:The access road from Rte. Highway 6 East to I-95 North will be closed Monday through Thursday due to bridge deck demolition. Nights, from 21:00 to 06:00 Follow the detour shown.

providence: I-95 North, Exit 37B to Exit 39A, construction of alternate lane closures, Monday through Thursday. Evenings, 9pm-6am

Providence:West Exchange St., by Sabin St. to Fox Place, road closed due to bridge deck demolition, Monday through Thursday. Nights, from 21:00 to 06:00 Follow the detour shown.

Providence:Park St. North, from Smith St. to Orms St., road closed for piling driving, Tuesday through Friday, 6:00 am to 5:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Follow the signposted detour. Expect noise and vibration.

Providence:Park St. North, Smith St. to Hayes St., road closed to masonry, Tuesday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, am to 3:30 pm. Follow the detour indicated.

Providence:Ashburton St. South, West River to Charles St., Construction of Alternate Lane Closures, Tuesday through Friday. 9am-3pm

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Washington Bridge, East Providencia/Providencia

Eastern Providence:I-195 West at the Washington Bridge has a split lane with two lanes on the left and one on the right. All lanes run along I-95; those wishing to use the Gano St. keep to the right of the fork.

Eastern Providence:Starting Tuesday, December 27th, Waterfront Dr. from Warren Ave. until the new temporary crossing is closed for drainage and utility works by spring 2023.

Eastern Providence / Providence:I-195 West, exit 1D (Gano St.), exit closed for bridge work, Monday night, midnight to 5:00 am and Tuesday to Thursday. Evenings, from 8 pm to 5 am. Follow the detour indicated.

Eastern Providence / Providence:The access ramps from Warren Ave./Veterans Memorial Pkwy. and Taunton Ave. to I-195 West will be closed on Monday, February 14th for bridge work. Night, from midnight to 5 am and from Tuesday to Thursday. Evenings, from 8 pm to 5 am. Follow the detour indicated.

Eastern Providence / Providence:I-195 West, Broadway to South Main St., alternate lane closures due to bridge work, Monday night, midnight to 5 am, and Tuesday through Thursday. Evenings from 8 pm to 5 am.

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New traffic patterns

Cranston: I-95 South, Exit 14A (Rt. 37 East On-Ramp) has a closed lane.

patucket:I-95 South, just past exit 43 (formerly exit 30) on Central Ave., all traffic is now moving to the right.

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Exchange project 6/10 (Provide)

raised ramp

• The new viaduct ramp connects Rte. 10 North to Rt. 6 West is now open.

rota 6

• Route 6 East, all traffic changed right after the Hartford Ave exit. The lanes are narrow.
• Route 6 East, a temporary ramp has now been installed connecting Rte. 6 East to Rt. 10 South. The Plainfield St. also provides access to Rte. 10 South and Rt. 6 East.
• The Broadway exit is closed.

Rota 10

• Route 10 South from Tobey St. to Westminster St., left lane closed for roadworks, Tuesday through Thursday, 7am to 5pm
• Route 10 South, all lanes turn left near the Broadway overpass.

plug 6/10

• A new lane layout for Rte has been implemented at the exit junction. 10 South and Rt. 6 West several hundred feet south of its previous location. The streets are narrow.

affected city streets

• Access ramps to Tobey St. and Harris Ave. are closed. Follow the signposted detours.
• Traffic has changed on the Broadway and Westminster St bridges. over the highway.
• Westminster St West on Westminster St Bridge, a lane closed to bridge work.
• Entrance ramp to Westminster St. to Rte. 10 South is closed. Follow the signposted detour.

the whole project

• Possible intermittent lane closures along Rte. 10 and Rt. 6 hours off peak Monday to Friday.

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New traffic patterns

Cranston: Route 37 West from Exit 2B (I-95 North) to Exit 1E (Pontiac Ave.), lanes reduced from two to one.

Warwick: Route 37 West, one of three lanes is closed and lanes are being switched between Post Rd. and the I-95 interchange.

Work day

Lincoln:Route 146, at the exit of Route 116, narrowing of ramps and frequent access of vehicles inside/outside work zones for road lighting, from Tuesday to Thursday, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm and Friday, from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm .

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Ponte Henderson

Eastern Providence:The exit from Henderson Bridge East onto Massasoit Ave. South is blocked. Follow the signposted detour.

Eastern Providence:Henderson Park. West, at Massasoit exit, ramp closed for works. Follow the signposted detour.

Providencia Ost/Providência: Henderson Freeway/Bridge from North Broadway in East Providence to South Angell St./Waterman St. in Providence, all traffic diverted to the east side of the bridge.

Temporary road closure

Providence:Reservoir Ave., off Reservoir Ave. RR Bridge, between Narragansett Ave. and Elmwood Ave., road closed for bridge work. Follow the signposted detour.

Temporary bridge closure

Johnston/Nordvorsehung:The Greystone Sluiceway Bridge on Greystone Ave. across the Woonasquatucket River, between Riverside Ave. at Johnston and Rte. 104 (Waterman Ave.) in North Providence is closed. Follow the detour marked via Waterman Ave. and Re. 44 (Putnam Pke.).

Continuously

Pawtucket:Barton St. Bridge between Broad St. and Montgomery St. is currently closed.Get detour maps »

Providence:Visit the city of Providenciaonline calendardue to traffic restrictions.

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Bridges to East Bay Bike Paths

Barrington/Warren:Route 114, at the Barrington and Warren Bridges, the boardwalks to the north are now open and provide a continuous off-road path around the closed bridges for bike lanes.

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new traffic pattern

New port:Route 138 West traffic was moved to the new Route 138 connector, closing the existing ramps. Drivers should be aware of alternate lane closures and construction vehicles that frequently move in and out of work zones.

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Temporary road closures

Burrillville:Route 102 (Bronco Hwy.), From Glendale Bypass to Rte. 7 at Mohegan Bridge, is closed in both directions due to work on the bridge. Follow the signposted detour.

Smithfield Norte:Alternating one-way traffic, controlled by temporary bridge construction signals, 24 hours a day on Great Rd., between Lapre Dr. and Meadowbrook Dr., on the Union Village RR Bridge. Reduced track widths. Expect delays.

during the night

Cumberland:Mendon Rd., between I-295 North and I-295 South on-ramps, alternate lane closures, narrow lanes, and frequent vehicle access in and out of Utilities Relocation Work Zone, Tuesday . and Wednesday night from 8 pm to 3 am.

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Road closures are not planned.

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Improvements on Route 5

Warwick:Route 5, from Knight St. to Old Greenwich Ave. on the Pontiac Bridge, the northbound lanes will be closed and moved south to build the north side of the bridge, and the lanes will be reduced from two lanes to one in both directions along the bridge.

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Work day

Warwick:Route 2 (Bald Hill Rd.) North, under Rte. 117 (Centerville Rd.), Alternate Lane Closures for Bridge Inspection, Thursday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

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