Rhode Island Road Report: Travel Advisories for Nov. 18 - 25

Here are the weekly road construction reports from the Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority (RITBA) and Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT).

All schedules are weather-dependent.

Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority

November 19 – 25, 2023

Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge
Upcoming improvements in the roadway between the old toll plaza and the bridge which are set to begin October 16, 2023, and continue through April 2024, will impact travel times for those crossing the Newport Pell Bridge. To read the Travel Advisory concerning the improvements, CLICK HERE. To read the latest Project Update and Frequently asked Questions, CLICK HERE.

Westbound Right Lane Closure– 11/20- 7 am to 3 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
Southbound Left Lane Closure– 11/21- 8:45 am to 2:45 pm

Rhode Island Department of Transportation

November 18 – 24, 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, from Exit 37A to Exit 39 A, alternating lane closures for bridge work, Sun. to Wed. nights, 9 p.m.-6 a.m.

Providence: The on-ramp from Atwells Ave. to I-95 North, will be closed for construction, Mon.-Thurs. nights, 11 p.m.-6 a.m.

Providence: Park St. North, from Hayes St. to Smith St., road closed for waterline work, Tues.-Fri., 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Follow signed detour.

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Washington Bridge, East Providence/Providence

East Providence: Valley St., from Taunton Ave. to Warren Ave., is closed permanently. Use the Connector Rd. and Waterfront Dr. to detour.

Providence/East Providence: I-195 West, from Broadway to South Main St., right lane and temporary ramp closures (Exit 1D, and the on-ramps from Veterans Memorial Pkwy., Warren Ave. and Taunton Ave.) for guardrail installation, Thurs. night, 9 p.m.-5 a.m. Follow signed detours.

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New Traffic Pattern

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.

Overnight

Lincoln: I-295 at the Rte. 146 interchange, alternating lane closures for bridge construction, Sun. to Wed. nights, 9 p.m.-6 a.m.

Pawtucket: I-95 South, from Main St. on-ramp to Exit 41, right lane and shoulder closure for electrical work, Mon. night, 9 p.m.-5 a.m.

Providence: I-95 North, Atwells Ave. on-ramp closed for material delivery, Sun. to Wed. nights, 11 p.m.-6 a.m.

Weekday

Pawtucket: I-95 North, right lane and shoulder closure on I-95 off-ramp on Frontage Rd., Mon. to Wed., 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Warwick: I-95 North just after Rte. 4 merge, right shoulder closures for electrical work, Mon., 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

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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, from Rte. 7 to Rte. 122, alternating lane closures for bridge construction, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 8 p.m.-7 a.m.

Lincoln: Rte. 146, from Rte. 99 to Rte. 116, road closed for bridge construction, Sun. and Mon. nights, 9 p.m.-6 a.m. Follow signed detour.

Lincoln: Rte. 146 South Service Rds., from Rte. 99 to Rte. 116, roads closed for bridge construction, Tues.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.-5 a.m. Follow signed detour.

North Smithfield: At the intersection of Rte. 146 and Sayles Hill Rd., left turns prohibited for drainage installation, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.-6 a.m. Follow signed detours.

North Smithfield: Rte. 146, near Sayles Hill Rd., alternating lane closures for drainage installation, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.-6 a.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. West, from Rte. 146 to Iron Mine Hill Rd., road closed for drainage installation, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.-6 a.m. Follow signed detour.

North Smithfield: Sayles Hill Rd. East, from Rte. 146 to Rte. 99, partial road closure (Sayles Hill Rd. West) for construction, Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Follow signed detour.

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

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Route 37 Improvements (Cranston/Warwick)

Cranston: I-95 South, at Exit 31A (Rte. 37 West on-ramp), one of the two lanes is closed.

Cranston: A new lane shift is in place on Rte. 37 near the I-295 interchange. Reduce your speed, stay in your lane.

Cranston: I-295 South, in the vicinity of Exits 3A and B (Rte. 37), all lanes now shift to the right.

Cranston: I-295 North, from Exit 3A to approx. 600 ft. north of Rte. 37, all lanes are narrowed and shift to the left.

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

Cranston: Cranston St., below Rte. 37 (between Sherman Ave. and Overbrook Dr.), alternating one-way traffic with frequent vehicle access in/out of work zone for bridge work, Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

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

Cranston: Rte. 37 West on-ramp from Pontiac Ave., narrowed lanes for drainage work, Mon. night, 9 p.m.-5 a.m.

Warwick: Rte. 37 West, from Post Rd. to I-95 North, alternating lane closures for road work, Mon. to Wed. nights, 9 p.m.-5 a.m.

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6/10 Interchange Project (Providence)

Rte. 10

Rte. 10 South, all lanes shift to the left near the Broadway overpass.
Rte. 10 South, at the Union Ave. off-ramp, right lane closed for steel installation on the Rte. 6 East to Rte. 10 South ramp over Amtrak, Sun. night, 8 p.m.-6 a.m.
Rte. 10 South, from 6/10 split to Hartford Ave., alternating lane closures for construction, Mon.-Fri., 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Route 6

Rte. 6 West, from the 6/10 split to Hartford Ave., alternating lanes closures for construction, 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

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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Temporary Ramp Closures

Lincoln: The on-ramps from Breakneck Hill Rd. to Rte. 146 remain closed for bridge work until further notice. Follow signed detour.

New Traffic Patterns

North Providence: Rte. 146, before and after the Charles St. and Mineral Spring Ave. bridges, all lanes are shifting to the left through early fall.

Providence: All traffic on Rte. 146 South under the Hawkins St. Bridge is shifting to the right until the end of the year.