Road Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (May 20 - 27)

The following road and lane closure notices have been scheduled by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA).

All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change.

Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority

May 21 – 27, 2023

Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge
Westbound Right Lane Closure- 5/22 and 5/23- 6 am to 2 pm
Westbound Left Lane Closure- 5/24- 7 am to 3 pm
Eastbound Left Lane Closure- 5/24- 9 am to 3 pm
Eastbound and Westbound Rolling Lane Closures- 5/25- 7 am to 3 pm

Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge
There are currently no lane closures planned for the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge.

Route 138 Connector
Westbound Left Lane closure- 5/22- 7 am to 3 pm
Eastbound Left Lane Closure- 5/23- 9 am to 3 pm

Mount Hope Bridge
There are currently no lane closures planned for the Mount Hope Bridge.

Sakonnet River Bridge
There are currently no lane closures planned for the Sakonnet River Bridge

Rhode Island Department of Transportation

May 20 – 26, 2023

Interstate Highway Restrictions

I-95 North Viaduct, Providence

Providence: I-95 North, after the Downtown Providence exit (Exit 37/old Exit 22), use caution when traveling through the area, motorists traveling North on I-95 should stay in the LEFT lanes, those traveling to Rt. 146 North should stay in the CENTER lane to access new bridge ramp, only state offices exit traffic should be in the RIGHT lane.

Providence: I-95 North, from Exit 37A to Exit 39A, right lane closed for wall demolition, Sun.- Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.- 6 a.m. Expect noise.

Providence: I-95, from Exit 37 to Exit 39, right lane closed for construction, Sun.- Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.- 6 a.m.

Providence: I-95 South, at Exit 37, at the on-ramp from Memorial Blvd. to I-95 South will closed for construction, Sun.- Thurs. 11 p.m.-6 a.m.

Providence: Rte. 6, from Memorial Blvd to Dean St., road closed for bridge work, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 10 p.m.- 6 a.m. Please note: Rte. 6 West closes at 11 p.m. Follow signed detour.

Providence: Park St., from Hayes St. to Smith St., road closed for construction, Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Follow sign detour.

Providence: Promenade St., from Park St. to Holden St., road closed for bridge work, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 10 p.m.- 6 a.m. Follow signed detour.

Providence: Charles St. North, from Randall St to Corliss St., alternating lane closures for construction, Mon.- Fri., 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

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Washington Bridge, East Providence/Providence

East Providence: On I-195 West at the Washington Bridge, the new lane split will be located just after the lane drop from four lanes to three after the Broadway interchange. Traffic coming onto the highway from the Veterans Memorial Parkway and Taunton Avenue on-ramps will not be affected, merging onto the bridge after the split. Motorists wishing to take the Gano Street (Exit 1D) off-ramp must keep right at the split. Drivers trying to reach the South Main Street (1C) off-ramp also should use the right lane. The lane split will be in place until late fall.

East Providence: Waterfront Dr., from Warren Ave. to the new temporary crossover, is closed for drainage and utility work, through spring 2023.

East Providence/Providence: The on-ramps from Warren Ave./Veterans Memorial Pkwy. and Taunton Ave. to I-195 West, will be closed for bridge work, Tues.- Thurs. nights, 8 p.m.- 4 a.m. Follow signed detour.

East Providence/Providence: I-195 West, from Broadway to South Main St., left lane closed for bridge work, Sun.- Thurs. nights, 8 p.m.-4 a.m. Follow signed detour

Providence: I-195 West, at Exit 1D (Gano St.), exit closed for bridge work, tues.- Thurs. nights, 8 p.m. – 4 a.m. Follow signed detour.

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New Traffic Patterns

Cranston: I-95 South, at Exit 14A (Rte. 37 East On-Ramp), one of the two lanes is closed.

Pawtucket: I-95 South, from just past Exit 43 (old Exit 30) to Central Ave., all traffic now shifts to the right.

Overnight

Cumberland: I-295 North, from Blackstone River Bridge to Exit 20 (Mendon Rd) alternating lane closures with frequent vehicle access in/out of work zone for bridge work, Sun.- Thurs. nights, 8 p.m. -4 a.m.

Johnston: I-295, from Exit 10 (Rte. 5) to I-95 Interchange, various lane closures with frequent vehicle access in/out of the work zones for paving, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 8 p.m.- 6 a.m. (please note: on/off ramps will be closed)

Providence: I-95 North, from Exit 36B (on I-95 South) to Point St., various lane closures for a bridge inspection, Thurs. night, 9 p.m.-4 a.m.

Providence: I-195, from I-195 West to I-95 South Exit, left lane closed for a bridge inspection, Tues. night, 9 p.m.-4 a.m.

Providence: I-195 North, from Exit 1A (on I-195 West) to I-95 North/Rte. 6, various lane closures for a bridge inspection, Wed. night, 9 p.m.-4 a.m.

Providence: I-195, from Exit 1A East to Exit 1A West, alternating lane closures for bridge work, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 8 p.m.-4 a.m.

East Providence: I-195 South (Exit 2B Bridge over Warren Ave), between Moorland Ave. to Boyd Ave., alternating lane closures for bridge work, Sun.-Fri. 9 p.m.- 6 a.m.

Richmond/Hopkinton: I-95 South, from CT line to Exit 4, various lane closures with frequent vehicle access in/out of work zone for milling, Sun.- Thurs. nights, 8 p.m.- 6 a.m. Please note, on/off ramp closed for Exit 1. Follow signed detours.

West Warwick/ East Greenwich: I-95, just passed Exit 24A South and Exit 21 North, left lane closed for guardrail installation/ electrical work, Wed., and Thurs. nights, 8 p.m.-6 a.m.

Weekday

Cumberland: I-295, Abbot Valley Rd at I-295 overpass, work behind the barrier, Mon.-Thurs., 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Cumberland: I-295, at Exit 22 (Diamond Hill Rd.), right shoulder closed in a moving operation for survey work, Wed.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Other Limited Access Highway Restrictions

Reconstruction of Route 146 (Lincoln/North Smithfield)

Lincoln: I-295, between the Rte. 7 and Rte. 122 interchanges over Rte. 146, travel lanes have shifted to the right and have reduced from three to two.

Lincoln: I-295, between the Rte. 122 and Rte. 7 interchanges over Rte. 146, alternating lane closures for bridge demolition, Sun.- Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.- 6 a.m.

Lincoln: Rte. 146 North, from I-295 North to Exit 8B, right Exit closed for bridge demolition, Sun.-Tues nights, 9 p.m.-6 a.m. Follow signed detour.

Lincoln: Rte. 146 South and its service roads, road closed for bridge demolition, Sun.-Tues. nights, 9 a.m.- 6 a.m. Follow signed detours.

Lincoln: Rte. 146 North will be detoured to its service roads, road closed for bridge demolition, Wed., and Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.- 6 a.m.

Lincoln: Rte. 146, from Rte. 116 to Rte. 99, alternating lane closures for bridge demolition, Sun.- Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.- 6 a.m. Follow signed detours.

North Smithfield: Travel lanes have shifted at the Rte. 146/Rte. 146A (Exit 10) interchange, with the following changes:

Rte. 146 North: both travel lanes have shifted to the right
Rte. 146 North, at Exit 10 (Rte. 146A): ramp narrowing at the exit from two lanes to one
Rte. 146A South, at the off-ramp to Rte. 146 South: travel lanes have been narrowed

North Smithfield: Rte. 146, at Sayles Hill Rd., alternating lane closures for construction, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.-6 a.m.

North Smithfield: Rte. 146 North, from Rte. 146A to Rte. 104, alternating lane closures for construction, Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

North Smithfield: Rte. 146A South, at the Spring Brook Bridge carrying Rte. 146 over Rte. 146A, shoulder closures for construction, Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

North Smithfield: Sayles Hill Rd. West, from Rte. 146 South to Old Sayles Hill Rd., road closed for construction, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.-6 a.m. Follow signed detour.

North Smithfield: Sayles Hill Rd. East, from Rte. 146 North and South to Woodland Rd., alternating lane closures for construction, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.- 6 a.m.

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6/10 Interchange Project (Providence)

Rte. 6

At the former off-ramp from Rte. 6 East to Rte. 10 South over Amtrak, expect noise for demolition, Sun.-Fri. nights, 10 p.m.- 6 a.m.
Rte. 6 East, from Killingly St. to Rte. 10 North alternating lane closures for milling, Sun-Thurs.7 p.m-6 a.m.
Rte. 6 East, from the 6/10 North merge to Westminster St., alternating lane closures for construction, Mon.-Fri., 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Rte. 6 East, all traffic shifted just before the Hartford Ave. exit. Lanes are narrow.
Rte. 6 East, a temporary ramp is now in place, connecting Rte. 6 East to Rte. 10 South. The Plainfield St. on-ramp is also providing access to both Rte. 10 South and Rte. 6 East.
Rte. 6 West, at the Rte. 6/10 split to Glenbridge Ave., alternating lane closures for milling, Sun.- Thurs. nights, 7 p.m.-6 a.m.

Rte. 10

Rte. 10 South, all lanes shift to the left near the Broadway overpass.
Rte. 10 South, at the approach to the Union Ave. off-ramp, alternating lane closures for drainage work, Mon.-Fri., 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

6/10 Connector

On the Connector outbound a new lane split is in place for Rte. 10 South and Rte. 6 West, several hundred feet south of its previous location. Lanes are narrow.

Affected City Streets

Harris Ave. North, from Delaine St. to Atwells Ave., road closed for construction, Mon.-Fri., 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Follow signed detour
The Tobey St. and Harris Ave. on-ramps are closed. Follow signed detours.
Traffic shifted on the Broadway and Westminster St. bridges over the highway.
Westminster St. on-ramp to Rte. 10 South is closed. Follow signed detour.

Project-wide

Periodic one-lane closures possible along Rte. 10 and Rte. 6 on off-peak hours Mon.-Fri.

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New Traffic Patterns

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

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

Overnight

Lincoln: Rte. 99 South, over Sayles Hill Rd., right lane closed for bridge work, Mon.-Fri. nights, 8 p.m.- 5 a.m.

North Providence: Rte. 146, before and after the Charles St. and Mineral Spring Ave. bridges, alternating lane closures for bridge work, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Please note: a lane split is now in place on both directions of Rte. 146 at these two bridges.

Weekday

East Greenwich: on the ramp from Rte. 403 West to Rte. 4, right lane closed for drainage work, Mon.- Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Providence: Rte. 146 North, at the Branch Ave Exit ramp and south of ramp, right shoulder closed with frequent vehicle access in/out of a work zone for signage work, Tues.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Metropolitan Providence

Henderson Bridge

East Providence: The off-ramp from the Henderson Bridge East to Massasoit Ave. South is closed. Follow signed detour.

East Providence: Henderson Pkwy. West, at the off-ramp to Massasoit, ramp closed for construction. Follow signed detour.

East Providence/Providence: Henderson Expressway, from Massasoit Ave. in East Providence to South Angel St. in Providence, alternating one way traffic for bridge work, Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Providence: East River St., from Waterman St. to Angell St., road closed for bridge work, Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Follow signed detour.

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Temporary Bridge Closure

Johnston/North Providence: The Greystone Sluiceway Bridge on Greystone Ave. over the Woonasquatucket River, between Riverside Ave. in Johnston and Rte. 104 (Waterman Ave.) in North Providence, is closed. Follow signed detour using Waterman Ave. and Rte. 44 (Putnam Pke.).

Overnight

Barrington/East Providence: Rte. 114, from I-195/Rte. 6 to Federal Rd., various lane and temporary ramp closures with driveways/walkways blocked/street parking restricted, frequent vehicle access in/out of the work zones and rolling roadblocks possible in a moving operation for construction, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 8 p.m.-6 a.m. Follow signed detours during all closures.

Weekday

Barrington/East Providence: Rte. 114, from I-195/Rte. 6 to Federal Rd., various lane and temporary ramp closures with driveways/walkways blocked/street parking restricted, frequent vehicle access in/out of the work zones and rolling roadblocks possible in a moving operation for construction, Mon.-Fri., 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Follow signed detours during all closures.

Cranston: Pontiac Ave., from Sockanosset Cross Rd. to Rte. 37 East, alternating lane closures for drainage and electrical work, Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

East Providence: Rte. 114, from Hunts Mill Rd. to Pleasant St., alternating lane closures/one way traffic for bridge work, Fri., 7 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Follow signed detour. (Until June 16)

Providence: Westminster St., from Knight St. to Lafayette St., Shoulder closures with frequent vehicle access in/out of the work zones in a moving operation driveways/walk blocked, St. parking restricted for construction, Mon., 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. (until June 12th)

Continuing

Pawtucket: The Barton St. Bridge, between Broad St. and Montgomery St., is currently closed. Get Detour Maps »

Providence: Visit the City of Providence’s online calendar for traffic restrictions.

East Bay

East Bay Bike Path Bridges

Barrington/Warren: Rte. 114, at the Barrington and Warren Bridges, the northbound boardwalks are now open, providing a continuous, off-road path around the closed bike path bridges.

Overnight

Weekday

Barrington: Massasoit Ave., at the Central Bridge over the Barrington River, alternating lane closures for bridge work, Mon.- Fri., 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Barrington/East Providence: Rte. 114, from I-195/Rte. 6 to Federal Rd., alternating lane and temporary ramp closures with driveways/walkways blocked, frequent vehicle access in/out of the work zones in a moving operation for signage work, Mon.-Fri., 6 a.m.-8 p.m.

East Providence: Rte. 114, from Hunts Mill Rd. to Pleasant St., narrowed lanes/alternating one-way traffic for bridge work, Wed.-Fri. 7 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Follow signed detour.

Barrington: at the intersection of Middle Hwy. to Lincoln Ave., various lane closures for construction, Mon.- Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Warren: Schoolhouse Rd., from Long Ln. to MA line, alternating one-way traffic for milling, Mon., 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Newport County

Newport Pell Bridge Approaches – Phase II

Newport: A new traffic signal has been installed at the intersection of JT Connell Hwy and JT Connell Connector. Traffic coming from Downtown Newport is going straight through the new intersection toward the roundabout. From there, drivers can easily access the Navy Base, RK Shopping Center, Admiral Kalbfus Rd., or other roads in the North End heading toward Middletown. Drivers from Downtown Newport are turning right onto the Connector Road to access the Pell Bridge. Drivers from the North End headed to Downtown Newport are using the roundabout and heading south on JT Connell Highway to go straight through the new intersection toward Downtown.

Newport: Lane shift for Admiral Kalbfus Road from JT Connell Roundabout to Malbone Road beginning on Thursday night, May 18. Use caution when traveling through the area as construction vehicles will be accessing in and out of the work zone.

Newport: Alternating lane closures for Farewell and Americas Cup for sidewalk and electrical work.

Newport: Occasional temporary lane shifts may be needed for striping operations or electrical work weekdays through the project area.

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Weekday

Middletown: Aquidneck Ave., from East Main to Green End Ave., alternating lane closures for construction, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Northern R.I. & Blackstone Valley

Temporary Road Closure

North Smithfield: Alternating one-way traffic controlled by temporary traffic signals for bridge work, 24 hours per day on Great Rd., between Lapre Dr. and Meadowbrook Dr., at the Union Village RR Bridge. Reduced lane widths. Expect delays.

New Traffic Pattern

Cumberland: Rte. 122 (Mendon Rd.), from Rte. 116 (George Washington Hwy.) to Albion Rd., right lane closed/shifted with frequent vehicle access in/out of work zone for bridge work, Sat. 12 a.m. (until May 2024).

Smithfield: Rte. 44 (Putnam Pke.), at the Putnam Pike Bridge over I-295, all lanes shifted to the left through October.

Overnight

Johnston: Rte. 6 East, from I-295 to Atwood Ave off ramp, partial right lane closure for construction, Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Weekday

Cumberland: Rte. 123 (Broad St.), from Titus St. to Elizabeth St., southbound traffic will be detoured for curbing/sidewalk installation with driveways/walkways blocked and frequent vehicle access in/out of the work zones in a moving operation, Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

South County

Weekday

North Kingstown/Narragansett: Rte. 1A (Boston Neck Rd.), from Beach St. in North Kingstown to the Sprague Bridge in Narragansett, shoulder closures for, paving, ramps, and line striping and drainage work, Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

West Bay

Route 5 Improvements

Cranston/Warwick: Rte. 5, from Mayfield Ave. to Metro Center Blvd., various lanes closed for construction, Mon.- Fri., 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Warwick: Rte. 5, from Knight St. to Old Greenwich Ave. at the Pontiac Bridge, northbound lanes are closed and shifted to the south to construct the northbound side of the bridge and travel lanes are reduced from two to one in both directions over the bridge.

Warwick: Rte. 5, from Greenwich Ave. to King St., various lane closures for milling/paving and striping, Mon.- Fri., 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Temporary Road Closure

Coventry: Rte. 33, before and after Sandy Bottom Bridge, road closed for bridge work, Sun.-Tues. nights, 10 p.m. – 3 a.m. Follow signed detour.

Overnight

Warwick: Post Rd., from Warwick Ave. to T.F. Green Airport entrance, various lane closures for and drainage work Sun.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.- 6.m.

Weekday

Greene/Coventry: at Maple Valley Rd. to Nicholas Rd, alternating one-way traffic for bridge work, Mon., 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Warwick: Post Rd., from Warwick Ave. to T.F. Green Airport entrance, various lane closures for and curb/sidewalk work Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Warwick: Rte. 2, between I-295 South ramps to West Natick Rd., survey work behind barrier, Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Continuing

West Warwick: Rte. 3, from New London Tpke. to Rte. 2 (Quaker Lane), alternating lane closures for utility work, weekdays through the end of November.

Road Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (June 3 – 10)

The following road and lane closure notices have been scheduled by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA).

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