Here is the weekly road construction report for Rhode Island from the Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation.
Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority
January 28 – February 3, 2024
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.
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
January 27 – February 2, 2024
Interstate Highway Restrictions
I-95 North Viaduct, Providence
Providence: 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 clearly guide motorists to their destinations.
Providence: I-95 at Exit 37 BCD interchange, various ramp closures for bridge demolition, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 11 p.m. – 6 a.m. Follow signed detour.
Providence: I-95, from Exit 37 BCD to Exit 38, alternating lane closures for steel placement, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Providence: Rte. 6 East, from Dean St. to Memorial Blvd., road closed for bridge demolition, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. Follow signed detour.
Providence: Ashburton St. South, from West River St. to Charles St., alternating lane closures for bridge construction, Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Washington Bridge, East Providence/Providence
East Providence/Providence: Bypass lanes for I-195 West traffic from East Providence to Providence are open. This temporary traffic pattern allows two lanes of travel westbound and two lanes of travel eastbound – all operating on the eastbound Washington Bridge. Expect delays.
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.
Temporary Road Closures
Warwick/West Warwick I-295 South, from Rte. 37 to Rte. 2, overnight closures for construction, 10 p.m.-6 am. Follow signed detour.
Overnight
Johnston: I-295 South, from Exit 10 to Exit 7, alternating lane closures for a bridge inspection, Tues. night, 9 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Weekday
Providence: I-95, from Exit 33 to Exit 34, right shoulder closure in moving operation for a bridge inspection, Fri., 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Warwick/West Warwick: I-295 at Providence St. bridge, alternating lane closures for construction, Mon. – Fri., 9 p.m. – 2 p.m.
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Other Limited Access Highway Restrictions
Reconstruction of Route 146 (Lincoln/North Smithfield)
Reconstruction of Route 146 (Lincoln/North Smithfield)Lincoln: I-295 at the Rte. 146 interchange, alternating lane closures for bridge construction, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Lincoln/North Smithfield: Rte. 146, from Rte. 116 to Rte. 146A, alternating lane closures for road construction, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m.
North Smithfield: Rte. 146, from Rte. 99 to Rte. 146A, left lane closed with restricted access to/from Sayles Hill Rd. for bridge construction, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Follow signed detour.
North Smithfield: Rte. 146, from Rte. 146A to the Mass. line, alternating lane closures for fiber optic conduit installation, Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
North Smithfield: Rte. 146A at Exit 10, left lane closure for steel placement, Mon. – Thurs. nights, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m.
North Smithfield: Rte. 146A South, from Dowling Village Blvd. to Rte. 146 South, road closed for steel placement, Mon. – 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 road construction and drainage installation, Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Follow signed detour.
North Smithfield: Sayles Hill Rd. West, from Rte. 146 to Iron Mine Hill Rd., alternating lane closures for road construction and drainage installation, Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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 narrows at the exit from two lanes to one
- Rte. 146A South, at the off-ramp to Rte. 146 South: travel lanes are narrow
Route 37 Improvements (Cranston/Warwick)
Route 37 Improvements (Cranston/Warwick)Cranston: I-295 North and South, in the vicinity of Rte. 37 (Exits 3A and 3B), left lane closures for bridge work, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 8:00 p.m.-5 a.m.
Cranston: Cranston St., below Rte. 37, alternating one-way traffic for bridge work, Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
6/10 Interchange Project (Providence)
6/10 Interchange Project (Providence)Route 10
- Rte. 10 South, all lanes shift to the left near the Broadway overpass.
- Westminster Street off-ramp is temporarily closed
Route 6
- Rte. 6 West, from the 6/10 split to Hartford Ave., left lane closed for median barrier construction, Mon.-Fri., 6:30 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.
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 Pattern
Providence: All traffic on Rte. 146 South under the Hawkins St. Bridge is shifting to the right until the end of the year.
Overnight
Lincoln: Rte. 146 at the Breakneck Hill Rd. bridge, alternating lane closures for construction, Tues. & Wed. nights, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Weekday
Providence to Cranston: Rte. 10 South at Elmwood Ave. bridge, left lane closure for bridge construction, Mon., 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Providence to Lincoln: Rte. 146 North, from Exit 1 to Exit 8, right shoulder closures in a moving operation for sign work, Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Metropolitan Providence
Henderson Bridge
East Providence: Henderson Pkwy. West, at the off-ramp to Massasoit, ramp closed for construction. 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
Providence: Clifford St., at the Clifford St. bridge, alternating lane closures for bridge construction, Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Providence: Rte. 1, from Roger Williams Ave. to Rte. 10 on-ramp, alternating lane closures for a bridge inspection, Fri., 9 a.m. – 1 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.
Additional lane closures for this region
may be listed under Other Limited Access Highways
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East Bay
East Bay Bike Path Bridges
Barrington/Warren: Rte. 114, at the Barrington and Warren Bridges, the northbound boardwalks will remain open during demolition and construction of the bike path bridges, providing a continuous off-road path around the construction area.
Additional lane closures for this region
may be listed under Other Limited Access Highways
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Newport County
Newport Pell Bridge Approaches – Phase II
Newport: The old Downtown Newport exit off Rte. 138 East is closed permanently. Please stay to the left after the old off-ramp, use one of the two lanes to turn left at the new JT Connell Connector Rd., then left again onto JT Connell Hwy. toward Farewell St. Follow the signs to Downtown Newport.
Newport: Admiral Kalbfus Rd., has moved to its final traffic configuration, with two lanes in each direction with turn lanes. Please watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting from the closed “road to nowhere” for drainage and wetland restoration work.
Newport: Expect intermittent shoulder closures for electrical work at the following intersections, Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Van Zandt Ave. – JT Connell Hwy. – Farewell St. and Admiral Kalbfus Rd. – Third St.
Additional lane closures for this region
may be listed under Other Limited Access Highways
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Northern R.I. & Blackstone Valley
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, through May 2024.
Additional lane closures for this region
may be listed under Other Limited Access Highways
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South County
No lane closures anticipated.
Additional lane closures for this region
may be listed under Other Limited Access Highways
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West Bay
No lane closures anticipated.
Additional lane closures for this region
may be listed under Other Limited Access Highways