Road Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (July 15 - 22)

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).

Pell Bridge Ramps Phase 2, Newport

Project update from RIDOT

Drainage installation will continue along the north side of Admiral Kalbfus Road from the roundabout to the Malbone Road intersection. Navy base commuters can continue bypassing the work zone by utilizing the new JT Connell roadway south of the roundabout and the Connector Road to the bridge. Sidewalks along the north side are temporarily closed; detour signage has been posted.

Elsewhere along the project alignment, traffic signal and electrical work is planned site wide including mast arm foundation installation. The bridge rehabilitation work will also continue along Route 138 at the Third Street, Newport Secondary and JT Connell overpasses and may require temporary lane shifts along Third Street and JT Connell Highway. Flaggers and police details will be onsite to help guide vehicles through the work zone.

Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority

July 16 – 22, 2023

Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge
Westbound Right Lane Closure- 7/17 and 7/21- 6 am to 2 pm

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

Route 138 Connector
There are currently no lane closures planned for the Route 138 Connector.

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

July 15 – 21, 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, alternating lane closures for construction, Sun.-Thurs., nights, 9 p.m.-5 a.m.

I-95, at Exit 37 B/C interchange, various on/off ramps.

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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 mid-July 2023.

East Providence/Providence: I-195 West, from Broadway to South Main St., right lane and on ramp closed for bridge work, Sun. night, 9 p.m.-5 a.m. Follow signed detour.

Providence: I-195 West, at Exit 1D (Gano St.), exit closed for bridge work, Thurs. night, 9 p.m.-5 a.m. Follow signed detour.

Providence: Gano St., under I-195, alternating one-way traffic for bridge work, Sun. night, 9 p.m.-5 a.m.

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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

Cranston: I-295 South, at Rte. 37 in the vicinity of Exit 3A and 3B, alternating lane closures for bridge work, Sun.-Thurs., nights, 8 p.m.-5 a.m.

Cumberland/Lincoln/Smithfield/Johnston: I-295 North and South, from Exit 22 to Exit 12, right lane and temporary ramp closures with frequent vehicle access in/out of the work zones for milled pavements, Sun.-Fri., nights, 9 p.m.-6 a.m.

Cumberland: I-295 North and South, from Blackstone River Bridge to Exit 20 (Diamond Hill Rd.), right lane closed with frequent vehicle access in/out of work zone for a bridge demolition, Sun.-Thurs., 8 p.m.-5 a.m.

East Providence: I-195, from Exit 2A to Exit 2B, and at the intersection of Warren Ave. to approximately 100 feet after the Pawtucket Ave. Bridge, alternating lane closures for bridge painting, Sun- Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.-6 a.m.

Hopkinton/Richmond: I-95 North and South, from CT line to Exit 9, alternating lane closures with frequent vehicle access in/out of work zone for paving/drainage work, Sun.- Thurs. nights, 8 p.m.- 7 a.m. Please note, on ramp closed for Exit 18 Thurs. night. Follow signed detours.

Providence: I-195, from Exit 36A on I-95 North to Exit 1A on I-195 East, alternating lane for bridge work, Sun.- Thurs., 8 p.m.-4 a.m.

Providence: I-195 West interchange to I-95 North, right lane closed for a bridge inspection, Wed., night, 9 p.m.- 5 a.m.

Warwick: I-95 North, between Exit 31A and Exit 31B, alternating lane closures for a bridge inspection, Tues., 9 p.m.-4 a.m.

Weekday

Cumberland: I-295 North and South, under the Mendon Rd. Bridge, alternating lane closures for a bridge inspection, Tues., 9 a.m.-3 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.

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 North and South, from Rte. 146A to Mass. line, alternating lane for construction, Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

North Smithfield: Rte. 146 North and South, at the Rte. 146A interchange, various shoulder closures for bridge work, Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

North Smithfield: Rte. 146 North and South, at the Rte. 146A interchange, alternating lane closures for a lane shift, Fri.. night (July 21), 6 p.m.-1 a.m.

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6/10 Interchange Project (Providence)

Weekdays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., we plan to install drainage pipes on Route 10 North from Broadway to Tobey Street, requiring alternating lane closures on Route 10 North, cure the Route 6 Viaduct bridge deck, and cast sidewalks along Plainfield and Pilsudski streets. We also plan to install sheeting between Union Avenue and Westminster Street, and conduct pile driving along Route 10 South, which may result in weekday noise and vibrations.

Rte. 10

Rte. 10 South, all lanes shift to the left near the Broadway overpass.
Rte. 10 North, from 6/10 interchange to Tobey St., right lane closed for drainage work, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-2 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

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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