September 14-20, 2024
Washington Bridge, East Providence/ProvidenceNew Traffic Pattern: Bypass lanes for I-195 West traffic from East Providence to Providence are open. This temporary traffic pattern allows three lanes of travel eastbound and three lanes of travel westbound – all operating on the eastbound Washington Bridge. Expect delays.
East Providence: Waterfront Dr., from Warren Ave. to Crossover Rd., road closed for bridge demolition, Tues. night (Sept. 17) at 10 p.m. – Mon. morning (Sept. 23), at 11 a.m. Follow signed detour.
Providence: Gano St., from India St. to the I-195 West on-ramp, road closed for bridge demolition, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Follow signed detour.
Providence: I-195, from the Providence River Bridge to the Washington Bridge, lane closures for electrical work, Sun. – Tues. nights, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m.:
Providence: I-195 East, Exit 1A off-ramp closed for electrical work, Wed. & Thurs. nights, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Follow signed detour.
I-95 15 Bridges Project, Providence to WarwickStarting tonight, RIDOT is conducting its fourth rapid bridge installation this summer with the replacement of the I-95 southbound bridge over Elmwood Avenue in Providence. The bridge will be completely replaced over two weekends: this weekend, September 13-16 and next weekend, September 20-23.
The closures start each weekend at 8 p.m. on Fridays with all lanes open by 5 a.m. Monday morning. Additionally, the high-speed lane on I-95 North will be closed during these times.
Providence: I-95, from Broad St. to Rte. 10, two left lanes closed (I-95 South), and the left lane closed (I-95 North), for bridge replacement, Fri. night (Sept. 13) at 8 p.m. – Mon. morning, (Sept. 16) at 5 a.m. Please use alternate routes.
Providence: I-95 South, before the Elmwood Ave. off-ramp (Exit 34), there is a lane split with two lanes on either side of the split, Mon. – Fri. All lanes go through.
I-95 North Viaduct, ProvidenceProvidence: I-95 North motorists are using a new traffic pattern after the Downtown exit and near Providence Place Mall with a newly relocated Exit 38, about one mile south of its former location. RIDOT has posted numerous signs to guide motorists to their destinations.
Providence: I-95, from Exit 38A to Exit 39A, alternating lane closures for median barrier removal and paving, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Providence: I-95 North, at the Exit 37 B/C/D interchange, various lane and exit closures as needed for electrical work and steel repairs, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 11 p.m. – 6 a.m. Follow signed detours.
Cranston: I-95 North, at Exit 33A, and Rte. 10 South, at Exit 1C, ramp narrowing for a bridge inspection, Tues. night, 9 p.m.-4 a.m.
Cranston: I-295 South, from Exit 6 to Exit 3B, right lane closed for bridge work, and I-295 North, from Exit 3B to Exit 6, alternating lane closures for bridge work, Tues. night, 9 p.m.-4 a.m.
Hopkinton: I-95 South, from Exit 1 to the Conn. line, alternating lane closures for milling & paving, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 6 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Providence: I-195, at the Providence River Bridge, alternating lane closures for bridge work, Sun. & Mon. nights (I-195 West) and Wed. and Thurs. nights (I-195 East), 9 p.m. – 5 a.m.
Providence-Warwick: I-95 South, from Exit 35 (Thurbers Ave.) to Exit 31C (Jefferson Blvd.), two right lanes closed for a bridge inspection, Mon. night 9 p.m.-4 a.m.
Cranston/Providence: I-95 North, from Rte. 10 to the Smithfield Ave. overpass, left lane closed with frequent vehicle access in/out of the work zone in a moving operation for sweeping, Tues., 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Cumberland/Smithfield: I-295, from Exit 15B to Exit 15A + at Exit 22, alternating lane closures for bridge inspections, Tues., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Providence: I-95 North, and the on-ramp to Memorial Blvd., lanes will shift for a bridge inspection, Mon., 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Providence: I-95 North, at the on-ramp from Rte. 6 East, lanes will shift for a bridge inspection, Thurs., 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Warwick/West Warwick: I-295, at the Providence St. Bridge, alternating lane closures for bridge painting & miscellaneous construction, Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cumberland: I-295, over Rte. 122 (Mendon Rd.), at the Mendon Rd. Bridge, travel lanes reduced from three to two for bridge work through late 2024.
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Reconstruction of Route 146 (Lincoln/North Smithfield)North Smithfield: A lane split is in place on Rte. 146 North just before the Sayles Hill Rd. intersection. Rte. 146 NB through-traffic will continue straight over the new portion of the Sayles Hill Rd. flyover in the left lane. Sayles Hill Rd. traffic, local turns, and wide loads are directed to the right lane. Both lanes continue north through Rte. 146.
Lincoln: Rte. 146 North (C-D) service road, from Exit 8A/8C & Exit 18B on I-295 North may be closed for bridge construction, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Follow signed detour.
Lincoln: Rte. 146 South (C-D) service road, from Exit 8B/7B & Exit 18A on I-295 South may be closed for bridge construction, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Follow signed detour.
Lincoln: Rte. 146, from Exit 8A to Exit 8C, alternating lane closures with intermittent road closures that will possibly detour traffic onto the service roads, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Follow signed detours.
Lincoln: I-295 North, at the ramp to Rte. 146 South, ramp will be closed for drainage work, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Follow signed detour.
Lincoln: I-295, from Exit 18A to Exit 18B, alternating lane closures for bridge construction, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Lincoln: Rte. 99 South, over Rte. 146, alternating lane closures for bridge construction, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Lincoln/North Smithfield: Rte. 146, from Exit 8C to Exit 10, alternating lane closures for roadway construction, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Lincoln: I-295 North, from Exit 18A to Exit 18B, right lane closed for bridge construction, Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
North Smithfield: Rte. 146, from Rte. 146A to the Mass. line, alternating lane closures for road construction, Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
North Smithfield: Sayles Hill Rd. East, from Rte. 146 to Rte. 99, and Sayles Hill Rd. West, from Iron Mine Hill Rd. to Rte. 146, alternating lane closures for road construction & drainage work, Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Periodic road closures may be needed. Follow signed detours as necessary.
Lincoln: The on-ramp from Rte. 146 South to I-295 North will be closed for bridge work through the fall. Follow signed detour.
North Smithfield: Travel lanes have shifted at the Rte. 146/Rte. 146A (Exit 10) interchange, with the following changes:
Route 37 Improvements (Cranston/Warwick)Cranston: I-295, at Exit 3 A/B (Rte. 37), alternating lane closures for bridge demolition, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 8 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Johnston: I-295 North, from Exit 6 to Exit 7, left lane closed for paving, Tues. & Wed. nights, 8 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Cranston: Rte. 37, from Post Rd. to Power Rd., alternating lane closures for guardrail installation and bridge work, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m.
Cranston: Pontiac Ave., from Sockanosset Cross Rd. to Post Rd., alternating lane closures for bridge work, Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Providence: All traffic on Rte. 146 under the Hawkins St. Bridge has shifted to the right through December 2024.
Lincoln: The on-ramps from Breakneck Hill Rd. to Rte. 146 remain closed for bridge work until further notice. Follow signed detour.
Lincoln/Cumberland/Woonsocket: Rte. 99 North, from Exit 1 to Mendon Rd., road closed for bridge work at the Second Ave. Bridge, weeknights, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. through the end of September. Follow signed detour.
Johnston/Providence: Rte. 6, from I-295 to Rte. 10, partial left lane closures with rolling roadblocks and frequent vehicle access in/out of the work zones in a moving operation for sweeping and litter removal, Mon. night, 9:30 p.m.-6:30 a.m.
Lincoln: Rte. 146, from Exit 5 to Exit 11, alternating lane closures for overhead sign inspections, Mon. night, 9 p.m. – 3 a.m.
North Kingstown: Rte. 4 North, from Rte. 102 to Oak Hill Rd., right lane closed for bridge work, Thurs. night, 10 p.m. – 6 a.m.
North Kingstown/East Greenwich: Rte. 4, at Rte. 403 to the Lafayette Railroad Bridge, alternating lane closures for paving, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Lincoln/North Providence: Rte. 146 North, from Twin River Rd. to Sherman Ave., left lane closed with narrowed lanes and frequent vehicle access in/out of the work zone for electric work, Wed., 8;30 a.m.-3 p.m.
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East Providence: The Henderson Expressway from North Broadway to the roundabout is now open to traffic.
Providence: East River St./River Dr., from Waterman St. to Angell St., road closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic for bridge demolition, Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Follow signed detour.
Providence/East Providence: Alternating single lane closures expected on the Henderson Bridge for power washing and miscellaneous work, Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Providence: The West River St. Bridge, from Corliss St. to Branch Ave., is closed to all traffic for approximately four months. Follow signed detours, noting a temporary traffic signal is in place at the intersection of Charles St. and West River St. to assist with added detour traffic.
Providence: West Exchange St., from Dean St. to Eddy St., alternating lane closures for a bridge inspection, Tues., 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
East Providence: Gas main installation will require one-way alternating lane closures starting at Rte. 114 (Wampanoag Tl.) from Pawtucket Ave. at Norton St. to Tripps Ln., then moving to Veterans Memorial Pkwy. at South Broadway, to Lions Ave., weekdays, 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., through the fall.
Providence: Potters Ave., from Bucklin St. to Elmwood Ave., is closed, and there is a right lane closure on Elmwood Ave. South, from Greenwich St. to Hawthorne St., for City of Providence sewer repairs, weekdays, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. through Tues. Oct. 8. Follow signed detour.
Additional lane closures for this region
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Barrington/Warren: Rte. 114, at the Barrington and Warren Bridges, the northbound boardwalks remain open during construction of the bike path bridges, providing a continuous off-road path around the construction area.
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Newport Pell Bridge Approaches - Phase IINewport: Mobile operations sitewide will occur with minimal impact to travel to wrap up outstanding electrical and signage installation tasks.
Tiverton: Rte. 77 (Main Rd.), from Bridgeport Rd. to Highland Ave., alternating lane closures for pavement milling, Wed. & Thurs. nights, 8 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Middletown: Valley Rd. North, from Johnny Cake Hl. to Aquidneck Ave., right shoulder closed for drainage work, Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Tiverton: Rte. 77 (Main Rd.), from Bridgeport Dr. to Highland Ave., alternating one-way traffic for curb & sidewalk work, Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Burrillville: A temporary traffic signal and alternating traffic on Rte. 7, between Dion Dr. and Reynolds Mill St., is in place to repair a retaining wall through the end of the year. Seek alternate routes.
Burrillville: Rte. 102, from Central St. to East Ave., road closed for bridge work through late October. Follow signed detour.
North Smithfield/Smithfield: Rte. 7, from the Burrillville line to Providence Pk., alternating one-way traffic for pavement milling, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m.
Scituate: Rte. 116 North, from Peeptoad Rd. to Rte. 6, right shoulder closed and narrowed lanes for drainage work, Wed. night, 9 p.m.-7 a.m.
Burrillville: Rte. 107 (East Ave.) East, at #95, right lane closed, narrowed lanes and frequent vehicle access in/out of the work zone with alternating one-way traffic possible for drainage work, Wed., 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Burrillville: Reservoir Rd. South, at #47, partial right lane closure, narrowed lanes and shifts with driveways/walkways blocked for drainage work, Tues.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cumberland: Rte. 122 (Mendon Rd.) South, from I-295 South on/off-ramp to I-295 North on/off-ramp right lane closure for curb & sidewalk work, Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cumberland: Rte. 122 (Mendon Rd.), from the Lincoln line to I-295, alternating shoulder closures in a moving operation for curb work, Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Foster: Central Pk., from Rams Tail Rd. to Ponaganset Rd., alternating one-way traffic for guardrail work, Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Glocester: Rte. 44 (Putnam Pke.) West, at #988, partial right lane closure with narrowed lanes and frequent vehicle access in/out of the work zone for drainage work, Wed., 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Glocester: Rte. 44, from Pine Orchard Rd. to West Greenville Rd., partial right lane closures with possible rolling roadblocks, lanes shifted and narrowed and driveways/walkways blocked in a moving operation for mowing, Mon.-Wed., 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Glocester: Rte. 102 (Chopmist Hill Rd.) North, at #476, partial right lane closure with lanes shifted and narrowed and driveways/walkways blocked for drainage work, Mon.-Wed., 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Lincoln: Rte. 123, at the Breakneck Hill Rd. Bridge, alternating one-way traffic for material delivery, Mon., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
North Providence: Rte. 7, from Tanglewood Dr. to Mineral Spring Ave., alternating lane closures for curb and sidewalk work, Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Scituate: Rte. 12 (Tunk Hill Rd.) East, at #856, partial right lane closure with narrowed lanes and frequent vehicle access in/out of the work zone for pavement repair, Wed., 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Scituate/Foster: Partial right lane closures with narrowed lanes and driveways/walkways blocked for drainage work at the following locations, Mon.-Wed., 8 a.m.-3 p.m.: #856 Tunk Hill Rd., and #53 Battey Meetinghouse Rd.
Woonsocket: Mendon Rd., from Cumberland Hill Rd. to Diamond Hill Rd., alternating shoulder closures in a moving operation for curb and sidewalk work, Mon. – Sat. (Sept. 21), 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Smithfield: Rte. 7 at Rte. 116 to the Providence Pk., alternating lane closures for drainage work,weekdays, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. This operation will continue through mid-September.
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Charlestown/Westerly: Rte. 1 in Charlestown, from East Beach Rd. to Warren Rd. /Rte. 1 (Granite St.) in Westerly, from Ward Ave. to Elm St., alternating lane closures for median guardrail installation and sidewalk work, Mon. – Sat., 7 a.m. – 5 a.m.
Narragansett: Ocean Rd. at Knowles Wy., alternating lane closures for sidewalk work, Wed. – Fri., 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
New Shoreham: Beach Ave., from Harbor Rd. to Corn Neck Rd., and Ocean Ave., from Legion Wy. to Beach Ave., alternating one-way traffic for bridge repairs, Mon. – Sat. (Sept. 21), 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
North Kingstown: Rte. 138, at the ramps from Rte. 1 (Tower Hill Rd.), frequent vehicle access in/out of the work zones for electrical and bridge and road work behind barrier, Mon. – Fri., 6:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Richmond: Rte. 138, from Richmond Townhouse Rd. to Carolina Nooseneck Rd., alternating lane closures with intermittent closure of Richmond Townhouse Rd. as required, for curb, concrete placement and landscaping, Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Follow signed detour.
South Kingstown: Rte. 1, from Woodruff Ave. to Salt Pond Rd., alternating shoulder closures for drainage work, Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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East Greenwich: Rte. 1 (Main St.), at First Ave., alternating lane closures with a lane shift for road construction, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Warwick: Post Rd., from Rte. 113 (Main Ave.) to Coronado Rd., alternating lane closures for pavement milling, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 6 p.m. – 7 a.m.
Coventry: Rte. 117, at Abbots Crossing Rd., right lane closed for sidewalk and electrical work, Mon. & Tues., 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Warwick: Rte. 117 (Centerville Rd.), from Dunmore Rd. to Gauvin Dr., alternating lane closures for curb and sidewalk work, Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
West Warwick: West Natick Rd., from Providence St. to Bald Hill Rd., alternating lane closures for a bridge inspection, Tues., 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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