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
September 17 – 23, 2023
Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge
Westbound Open Road Tolling (ORT) Lane Closure- 9/19- 7 am to 3 pm
Westbound Left Lane Closure- 9/21- 5 am to 2 pm
Eastbound Right Lane Closure- 9/19 to 9/22- 9 am to 7 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
September 16-22, 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, at the Exit 37 interchange, temporary ramp closures possible for construction, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 11 p.m.-6 a.m. Follow signed detours.
Providence: I-95 North, at the on-ramp from Atwells Ave., on-ramp closed for bridge work, Sun.- Thurs. nights, 11 p.m.-6 a.m. Follow signed detour.
Providence: I-95, from Exit 37A to Exit 39A, alternating lane closures for bridge work, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.-6 a.m.
Providence: Park St. North, from Hayes St. to Smith St., road closed for curb/sidewalk construction, Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Follow signed detour.
Providence: West Exchange St., from Fox Place to # 1 La Salle Square., lane shift for bridge work, Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Washington Bridge, East Providence/Providence
East Providence: On I-195 West at the Washington Bridge, through late fall, a new lane split is in place 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 is not affected, merging onto the bridge after the split. Drivers trying to reach the South Main Street (1C) off-ramp should use the right lane.
East Providence: Valley St., from Taunton Ave. to Warren Ave., is closed permanently. Use the Connector Rd. and Waterfront Dr. to detour.
Providence: Exit 1D (Gano St.) off I-195 West is closed for bridge work for approximately two months. Follow signed detour.
Weekend Lane Closures
Cranston/Providence: Through September 15: There will be a lane split on I-95 North near Route 10 in Cranston, with two lanes on either side of the split. All lanes go through.
Cranston/Providence: September 15-18: The two right lanes on I-95 North and the left lane on I-95 South will be closed beginning at 7 p.m. Friday night, September 15. Additionally, the ramps from Route 10 North and Route 10 South to I-95 North will be closed. Drivers should remain on Route 10 North onto the Route 6/10 Connector toward Providence, or seek alternate routes.
Cranston/Providence: September 18: All lanes open by 5 a.m. There will be no lane split, northbound or southbound.
Weekend
Cumberland: I-295 South, from Diamond Hill Rd. to the Blackstone River Bridge, and I-295 North, from Blackstone River Bridge to Exit 20 (Diamond Hill Rd.), various shoulder closures for a new lane shift, Fri. night, 9 p.m.-5 a.m.
Overnight
Cranston/Johnston/ Warwick/ West Warwick: I-295 North from Exit 1 A-B to Exit 9 A-B-C and I-295 South, from Exit 9 A-B-C to Exit 1 A-B, partial right lane closed in a moving operation for rumble strip installation, Mon.-Thurs. nights 9 p.m.-6 a.m.
Cranston/Warwick/Providence: I-95 North and South, from Exit 29 to Exit 35, watch for moving operation in right lane for signage inspection, Sun. night 9 p.m.-4 a.m.
Cranston/Warwick/ Providence: I-95 North and South, from Exit 35 to Exit 29, right lane closed in a moving operation for signage inspection, Mon. and Tues. nights 9 p.m.-4 a.m.
Cumberland: I-295 South, from Diamond Hill Rd. to the Blackstone River Bridge, and I-295 North, from Blackstone River Bridge to Exit 20 (Diamond Hill Rd.), various lane closures with frequent vehicle access in/out of work zone for bridge demolition, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.- 5 a.m.
Hopkinton-I-95 North and South, from Exit 1 to CT line, alternating lane closures for electrical work, Tues. and Wed. nights 8 p.m.-7 a.m.
Providence/Cranston/Warwick: I-95, from Exit 29 to Exit 34, two right lanes closed for sign work, Mon.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.-3 a.m.
Warwick: I-95 North, from Rte. 3 (Cowesett Rd.) overpass to Rte. 117 (Centerville. Rd.), left lane/shoulder closed for guardrail work, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.-6 a.m. Weather permitting.
Warwick: I-295 North and South, from I-95 interchange to Exit 3, alternating lane closures for a bridge inspection, Mon.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.-3 a.m.
Warwick: I-295 North and South, from I-95 to Exit 3, alternating lane closures for a bridge inspection, Wed. and Thurs. nights 9 p.m.-3 a.m.
West Greenwich: I-95, on/under the Robin Hollow Rd. overpass, various shoulder closures for bridge work, Mon.-Thurs. nights, 8 p.m-5 a.m.
West Warwick: I-95 South, from Exit 27A to Exit 24B, left lane/shoulder closed 7 p.m.-3 a.m. I-95 North, from Exit 24B to Exit 27 right lane/shoulder closed 10 p.m.-3 a.m. for construction and electrical work, Mon.-Thurs. nights.
Weekday
Cumberland/Lincoln/Smithfield/Johnston/Cranston/Warwick/West Warwick: I-295, from Mass. line to Exit 1, right lane closed in a moving operation for drainage work, Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Warwick: I-95 North, from Exit 24B to Exit 27, right lane/shoulder closed for construction, wed. and Thurs. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Warwick/West Warwick: I-295 North and South, from I-95 interchange to Providence St., various closures for drainage work, Tues.-Thurs. 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Weather permitting.
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: At the Rte. 146 South service roads, from Rte. 116 to Rte. 99, alternating lane closures for construction, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.- 6 a.m.
Lincoln: At the Rte. 146 South service roads to I-295, on-ramp closed for brush work, Sun. and Mon. nights 9 p.m.-6 a.m. Follow signed detour.
Lincoln: At the Rte. 146 South service roads to I-295, road closed for bridge work, Tues.-Thurs. nights 9 p.m.-6 a.m. Follow signed detour.
Lincoln/North Smithfield: Rte. 146, from Rte. 116 to Mass. line, alternating lane closures for construction, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.-6 a.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 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, from Rte. 146A to Mass. line, alternating lane closures for construction, Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
North Smithfield: Sayles Hill Rd. East, from Rte. 146 to Rte. 99, left lane closed for signal work, Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Follow signed detour.
North Smithfield: Rte. 146A South, at Springbrook Bridge, road closed for a bridge demolition, Mon. night 9 p.m.-6 a.m.
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: Rte. 37 West, from Exit 2B (I-95 North) to Exit 1E (Pontiac Ave.), travel lanes reduced from two to one.
Cranston: I-295 South, in the vicinity of Exits 3A and B (Rte. 37), right lane closed for bridge work, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 8 p.m.- 5 a.m. Expect noise.
Cranston: I-295 North, in the vicinity of Phenix Ave., alternating lane closures for bridge work, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 8 p.m.- 5 a.m. Expect noise. Please note: both travel lanes on I-295 at this location will shift to the east overnight to establish a new work zone.
Cranston: Cranston St., below Rte. 37 (between Sherman Ave. and Overlook Dr.), alternating one-way traffic with frequent vehicle access in/out of work zone for bridge work, Mon.-Fri., 6 a.m.-4 p.m.
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. Expect noise.
Warwick: Rte. 37 West, one of the three lanes is closed, and lanes are shifted between Post Rd. and the I-95 interchange.
6/10 Interchange Project (Providence)
Rte. 10
- Rte. 10 South, all lanes shift to the left near the Broadway overpass.
Route 6
- Rte. 10 North, from Broadway to just past Tobey St., alternating lane closures for construction, Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
- Rte. 6 West, from the 6/10 split to Hartford Ave., alternating lane and temporary ramp closures to and from Hartford Ave. for paving, Wed. and Thurs. nights, 7 p.m.-6 a.m. Follow signed detour.
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. Bridge over Amtrak, from Delaine St. to Atwells Ave., Harris Ave. detoured for northbound traffic for bridge work, Mon.-Fri. nights, 10 p.m.-6 a.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.
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: Rte. 146 South under the Hawkins St. Bridge, will shift to the right until the end of the year.
Overnight
Lincoln: Rte. 146, before and after the Twin River Bridge, alternating lane closures for bridge work, Sun.-Tues. nights, 9 p.m.- 6 a.m.
Lincoln: Rte. 146 North and South, before and after the Breakneck Hill Rd. Bridge, left Exit closed for bridge work, Wed. and Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.-6 a.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.
Temporary Road Closure
Cranston/Providence: Wellington Avenue at the I-95 overpass will be closed for bridge construction starting Monday, remaining closed until September 20. 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.).
Overnight
North Providence: Charles St. and Mineral Spring Ave., before and after the Mineral Spring Ave. Bridge and Charles St. Bridge, alternating one-way traffic for bridge work, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.- 6 a.m.
North Providence: Rte. 246, before and after the Charles St. Bridge, alternating one-way traffic for bridge work, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.- 6 a.m.
Providence: on Memorial Blvd. below I-95 ramp, partial right lane closed for a bridge inspection, Mon. night 9 p.m.-4 a.m.
Weekday
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., narrowed lanes /one way traffic for curb and sidewalk installation, Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
North Providence: Charles St./Mineral Spring Ave., before and after the Charles St. and Mineral Spring Ave. bridges, alternating lane closures for bridge work, Mon.- Fri., 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
North Providence/Providence/North Smithfield/Smithfield/Lincoln: Rte. 146 North and South, from Twin River Road overpass to Cobble Hill Rd Bridge, right shoulder closed with frequent vehicle access in/out of work zone in a moving operation for signage installation, Wed. and Thurs. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Pawtucket: At the Pleasant St. and Taft St. underpasses under I-95, right shoulder closures with possible street parking restrictions for electrical work, Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Providence: Rte. 246 West, from Corliss St. to Randall St., alternating lane closures for a bridge inspection, Mon. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Smithfield/Johnston/North Providence: Rte. 44, from Austin Ave. to Orms St., alternating lane closures/one-way traffic with frequent vehicle access in/out of work zone and possible street parking restricted, driveways/walkways blocked for electrical work, Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Smithfield/Johnston/North Providence/ Providence/ Pawtucket: Rte. 15, from Smith St. to Smithfield Ave., alternating one-way traffic with possible blocked driveways or walkways, excessive noise, and street parking restricted for electrical work, Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-3 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 will remain open during demolition and construction of the bike path bridges, providing a continuous off-road path around the construction area.
Newport County
Newport Pell Bridge Approaches – Phase II
Newport: Temporary Lane shifts and frequent construction vehicles entering and exiting work zones for Drainage and electrical Work along JT Connell with traffic personnel and traffic officers assisting. Mon.-Fri 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Newport: Admiral Kalbfus – Frequent construction entering and exiting work zone for paving operations with traffic personnel and traffic officers assisting.
Newport: JT Connell Highway, JT Connell Connector and Halsey Blvd., occasional temporary lane shifts may be needed for striping, landscaping, electrical and drainage work, Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Temporary Road Closures
Middletown: Aquidneck Ave., from East Main Rd. to Green End Ave., is closed nightly for construction, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.-5 a.m. through the month of September. Follow signed detour.
Overnight
Bristol: Metacom Ave., from Kickemuit Ave. to Tupelo St., right lane closed for drainage work, Thurs. night 9 p.m.-7 a.m.
Weekday
Middletown: Aquidneck Ave., from East Main Rd. to Green End Ave., alternating one-way traffic for construction, Mon.- Fri., 8:30 a.m.-3:30 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
Burrillville: Rte. 7 North and South, between Victory Hwy. and Rte. 102, road closed for bridge work at the Nasonville Concrete Arch Bridge, Fri. night (Sept. 8) – December. Follow signed detour.
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 delaysr.
Overnight
Lincoln: Rte.123 Breakneck Hill Rd., from Rte. 146 North off-ramp to Great Rd., various lane closures and alternating one-way traffic with frequent vehicle access in/out of work zone for milling, Sun.-Thurs. nights 8 p.m.-6 a.m.
Scituate: Plainfield Pke. (Rte. 14) at #355-399, various lane closures, narrowed lanes, alternating one-way traffic and frequent vehicle access in/out of work zone for paving. Thurs. night, 8 p.m.-6 a.m.
Weekday
Scituate/Coventry: Shoulder closures and shifts for survey work at the following roads, Wed. and Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Rte. 116, from Scituate Ave. to Oak Way (Coventry), Old Scituate Ave., Rte. 116 to Rte. 12, and Scituate Ave., from Rte. 116 to Set N Sun Dr. (Scituate)
South County
Temporary Road Closure
Charlestown/Richmond: Kings Factory Rd., at the Kings Factory Rd. Bridge over the Pawcatuck River just south of Rte. 91, is closed for bridge replacement through the end of the year. Follow signed detour.
Richmond: Richmond Town House Rd., from Rte. 138 to Cardinal Lane, road closed for construction Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Follow signed detour.
Overnight
Charlestown/Westerly: Rte. 1 South, from Robin Hollow Ln. to Tamanaco Dr., various lane closures and on-ramp closure for paving with possible raised structures for paving, Mon.-Thurs., 7 p.m.-6 a.m.
Hopkinton/Richmond: Various lane closures, narrowed lanes, alternating one-way traffic and frequent vehicle access in/out of work zone for paving at the following locations, Sun.-Wed. nights, 8 p.m.-6 a.m.: Nooseneck Hill Rd. and Main St. (Rte. 3) from I-95 South on-ramp to Lawton Foster Rd. (Sun. night); Kingstown Rd. (Rte. 138) from #190 to #38 (Mon.-Wed. nights)
Narragansett: Rte. 1, over Rte. 108 at the Dillons Corner Bridge, alternating lane closures for bridge cleaning and painting, Mon.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.-6 a.m.
Weekday
Charlestown/Westerly: Rte. 1 South, from Robin Hollow Ln. to Tamanaco Dr., various lane closures for milling with possible raised structures, Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Exeter: Rte. 165 Ten Rod Rd. North, from Kings Crossing to Black Plain Rd., various shoulder closures for a bridge inspection, Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
North Kingstown/Narragansett: Shoulder closures for construction at the following locations along Rte. 1A (Boston Neck Rd.), Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: from South Ferri Rd. to Johnson Ave. in Narragansett; and at Hamilton Allenton Rd. and Plum Point Rd. in North Kingstown.
West Bay
Airport Connector
Warwick: Airport Connector, from RI TF Green International Airport to I-95, right lane closures for landscaping, painting, and a bridge demolition, Mon.-Fri., 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Warwick: Post Rd., from Warwick Ave. to the Airport entrance, various partial lane closures for sidewalk construction, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Weekday
Cranston: Rte. 5, from New London Ave. to Fairway Dr., alternating lane closures for a bridge inspection, Tues.-Wed.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Warwick: on Rte. 115 Toll Gate Rd. below I-95, partial right lane closed with narrowed lanes, possible driveways/walkways blocked for a bridge inspection, Mon. and Tues. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Warwick: on Rte. 117 Centerville Rd. below I-95 alternating lane closures for a bridge inspection, Wed. and Thurs. 9 a.m.-4 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.
