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).
Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority
July 9 – 15, 2023
Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge
Westbound Right Lane Closure- 7/10 and 7/14- 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 8 – 14, 2023
Interstate Highway Restrictions
I-95 North Viaduct, Providence
Project-wide
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.
Providence: Smith St., between Park St. and Holden St., alternating one-way traffic for drainage work, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.-5 a.m. through late summer.
Providence: Smith St., between Park St. and Holden St., alternating one-way traffic for drainage work, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.-5 a.m. through late summer.
Providence: Park St., from Hayes St. to Smith St., road closed for drainage work, Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Follow signed detour.
Providence: The following closures may be needed for steel placement, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 10 p.m.-5 a.m. Follow signed detours.
- Atwells Ave. on-ramp to I-95 North.
- I-95, at Exit 37 B/C interchange, various on/off ramps.
- Rte. 6, from Memorial Blvd. to Dean St.
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 closed bridge work, Mon. night, 3 a.m.-5 a.m.
East Providence/Providence: I-195 West, from Broadway to South Main St., right lane and on ramp closed for bridge work, Tues. 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.
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: I-295 North and South, from Blackstone River Bridge to Exit 20 (Diamond Hill Rd.), various lane closures with frequent vehicle access in/out of work zone for a bridge demolition, Sun.-Thurs., 8 p.m.-5 a.m.
Cumberland/Pawtucket: I-295, at the ramps from Exit 22 to Exit 12 A&B, right lane and temporary ramp closures with frequent vehicle access in/out of the work zones in a moving operation for milling, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 10 p.m.-6 a.m.
Exeter: I-95 North and South, over Ten Rod Rd Bridge., alternating lane closures for bridge work/milling and paving, Mon.- Thurs., night 9 p.m.-5 a.m.
Hopkinton: I-95 North and South, from Exit 1 to Exit 4, alternating lane closures for bridge work, Mon.-Wed., nights, 9 p.m.-4 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 milling/paving, 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 95 North to Exit 1A on I-195 East, alternating lane for bridge work, Sun.- Thurs., 8 p.m.-4 a.m.
Smithfield: I-295 North and South, from Exit 15A to Exit 18A, various shoulder closures for a bridge inspection, Mon. night, 9 p.m.-3 a.m.
Smithfield: I-295 North and South, from Exit 15A to Exit 18A, alternating lane closures for a bridge inspection, Thurs. night, 9 p.m.-3 a.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, at the Rte. 146A interchange, left lane closed for bridge work, Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
6/10 Interchange Project (Providence)
Rte. 6
Expect noise for demolition at the former off-ramp from Rte. 6 East to Rte. 10 South over Amtrak, , Mon.-Thurs. nights, 10 p.m.-5 a.m.
Rte. 6 East, from Westminster St. to Broadway, right lane closed for construction, Mon.-Fri., 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Rte. 10
Rte. 10 South, all lanes shift to the left near the Broadway overpass.
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.
New Traffic Patterns
Cranston: A new lane shift is in place on Rte. 37 near the I-295 interchange. Reduce your speed, stay in your lane.
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
North Providence: Rte. 146, before and after the Charles St. and Mineral Spring Ave. bridges, alternating lane closures for bridge work, Sun.-Thurs., 9 p.m.- 6 a.m.
North Providence: Rte. 146, before and after the Charles St. and Mineral Spring Ave. bridges, alternating lane closures for bridge work, Fri. and Sat. nights (July 7 and 8.) Please note: upon completion of the work, the existing lane split will be removed and all lanes will shift to the left through the end of Sept.
Providence/Johnston: Rte. 6 West, from before the Killingly St. exit (Woonasquatucket Bridge) to I-295 on-ramps, right lane and temporary ramp closures in a moving operation with frequent vehicle access in/out of work zones for paving, Sun.- Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.-6 a.m.
Providence: Rte. 146 North and South, at the I-195 South interchange, right lane closed for survey work, Sun. night, 9 p.m.-5 a.m.
Warwick: Rte. 4 South, from Exit 24B on I-95 South to Exit 9 on Rte. 4 South, alternating lane closures for bridge inspection, Mon. night, 9 p.m.-4 a.m.
Weekday
East Greenwich: Rte. 4 North and South, at South County Trail overpass, various shoulder closures for survey work, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
East Greenwich: Rte. 4 North and South, from Rte. 2 off ramp to Rte. 403 East off ramp, various shoulder closures for survey work, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
East Greenwich: Rte. 4 North and South, immediately south of the Frenchtown Rd. Bridge crossing, various shoulder closures for survey work, Mon., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
East Greenwich: Rte. 4 North and South, from Frenchtown Rd. to Rte. 4 Exit 4E, various shoulder closures for survey work, Mon., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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.
Providence: East River St., from Waterman St. to Angell St., road closed for bridge work, Mon,-Thurs, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Follow signed detour.
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.).
Weekday
Cranston: Pontiac Ave., from Sockanosset Cross Rd. to Rte. 37 East ramps, alternating lane closures for electrical work, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cranston: Garfield Ave, at the Washington Secondary Bike Path below Dean Parkway, alternating one-way traffic for bridge inspection, Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
East Providence: Rte. 114A (Pleasant St), from the intersection of Pleasant St. and Hunts Mill Rd. to the intersection of Fall River Ave. and Ledge Rd., alternating lane closures/one way traffic for bridge work, Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
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.
Newport County
Newport Pell Bridge Approaches – Phase II
Newport: Lane shift in place for Admiral Kalbfus Rd. from JT Connell Roundabout to Malbone Rd. Use caution when traveling through the area as construction vehicles will be frequently navigating in and out of the work zone.
Newport: A new traffic signal has been installed at the intersection of Admiral Kalbfus Rd. and Malbone Rd.
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.
Newport: Occasional temporary lane shifts may be needed for striping operations or electrical work weekdays throughout the project area.
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
New Traffic Patterns
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, through May 2024.
Smithfield: Rte. 44 (Putnam Pke.), at the Putnam Pike Bridge over I-295, all lanes shifted to the left through October.
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.
Overnight
Lincoln: Sayles Hill Rd., under Rte. 99, alternating lane closures for bridge work, Mon.-Fri. nights, 7 p.m.-6 a.m.
Weekday
Burrillville: Rte. 102 (Victory Hwy.), at Glendale Bridge, alternating lane closures for bridge inspection, Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cumberland: Broad St., from Meeting St. to Forest Ave., alternating one-way traffic, shoulder closures, driveways/walkways blocked and frequent vehicle access in/out of the work zones for construction, Mon.- Fri., 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
South County
Weekday
Richmond: Rte. 138 North and South, from the intersection of Richmond Town House Rd. to Cardinal Ln., road closed for drainage installation, Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Follow signed detour.
Additional lane closures for this region
may be listed under Other Limited Access Highways
All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change.Back to top
West Bay
Weekday
East Greenwich: South County Trail, from Rte. 4 South ramps to the East Greenwich Park and Ride lot, various shoulder closures for survey work, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
East Greenwich: Frenchtown Rd., from Rte. 403 to Rte. 4 South ramps, various shoulder closures for survey work, Mon., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
West Warwick: Rte. 3 (Tiogue Ave.), at the Red Brook Bridge, right shoulder closed for construction, Mon. and Wed.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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.
