I-295/Rte. 6 Bridge Rehabilitation

I-295

• Closure of the southbound through lanes. Through traffic will utilize the new bridges on the service road.
• Access will be maintained for ramps to Rte. 6 West to Hartford, Conn. (Exit 9C) and Rte. 6 East to Providence (Exit 9A).
• The on-ramp from Hartford Ave./Rte. 6A West to I-295 South will remain closed.

Rte. 6 and Rte. 6A (Hartford Ave.)

• Lane closed on the ramp from Rte. 6 West to I-295 North
• Lane closures possible on both Rte. 6 and Rte. 6A at the I-295 overpasses through mid-summer
• On-ramp closed from Rte. 6A West to I-295 South. Left turns permitted for nearby on-ramp normally used by Rte. 6A East traffic
• Rte. 6A, at the I-295 Interchange is closed for bridge demolition, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 8 p.m.-5 a.m.  Follow signed detour.

New Traffic Pattern

• Providence: I-95, from Exit 18 to Exit 19, lanes are currently shifted to the left. Traffic entering the highway using the Allens Ave./Thurbers Ave. on-ramp to I-95 North must yield to traffic before merging onto the Interstate. Expect delays on the ramp; consider alternate routes during peak travel periods.

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6/10 Interchange Project

Motorists can expect the following changes:

Rte. 6

• Rte. 6 East, from Hartford Ave. off-ramp to Rte. 10, left and right lane closed for construction, Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Rte. 6 East, all traffic shifted onto the existing Rte. 6 West roadway just after the Hartford Ave. exit. Lanes are narrow.
• The Broadway off ramp is closed.

Rte. 10

• Rte. 10 North, from Union Ave. to the Tobey St. overpass, lane shift in place for through traffic and the Westminster St. off-ramp.
• Rte. 10 South, from Tobey St. overpass to Union Ave., left and right lane closed for construction, Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
• The Westminster St. on-ramp to Route 10 South is closed.

6/10 Connector

• On Connector outbound a new lane split is in place for Rte. 10 South and Route 6 West, one-half mile before its original location. Lanes are narrow.

Affected City Streets

• Traffic from the Tobey St./Harris Ave. on-ramp does not have direct access to Rte. 10 South. Follow detour signs.
• Traffic shifted on the Broadway and Westminster St. bridges over the highway.

Project-wide

• Periodic one-lane closures possible along Rte. 10 and Rte. 6 on off-peak hours Monday-Friday.

Temporary Road Closures

• Westerly: Rte. 78, from Rte. 1 intersection to Conn. line, road and on-ramp closures in a moving operation for milling and paving, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 8 p.m.-6 a.m.  Follow signed detour.

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Extended Lane Closures

• Providence: The left lane is closed for bridge repairs through late Summer on Providence Place and Promenade St., at their intersection with Park Place and the rear entrance to Providence Place Mall.

Overnight

• North Providence: Rte. 246 (Old Louisquisset Pike), from Angelo Ave to Miner St., alternating one-way traffic for crack sealing, Wed.-Thurs. nights, 10 p.m.-6 a.m.
• Pawtucket: Smithfield Ave., from Providence to Lincoln line, alternating one-way traffic for crack sealing, Mon.-Tues. nights, 10 p.m.-6 a.m.
• Providence: Smithfield Ave., from the ramp to I-95 South to the ramp to I-95 North, two eastbound lanes closed and one lane open in each direction on the westbound side for bridge work, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 7 p.m.-6 a.m.
• Providence: Branch Ave., from the ramp to I-95 South to the ramp to I-95 North, two westbound lanes closed and one lane open in each direction on the eastbound side for bridge work, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 7 p.m.-6 a.m.

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Weekday

• Warren: Rte. 136, from William Ave. to John St., alternating lane closures for paving, Tues., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Weekday

• Portsmouth: Rte. 138 (East Main Rd.), at the Union St. intersection, right lane closed for construction, Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Temporary Road Closure

• North Smithfield: Slatersville Reservoir, from Rte. 102 to Silver Pines Blvd., will be closed for construction, Wed.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Follow signed detour.
• Woonsocket: Bernon St. at Truman Dr., from Worrall St. to River St., road closed for construction, 24 hours a day until the end of September 2019. Follow signed detours.

Overnight

• Smithfield: Smith Ave., from Rte. 44 to West Greenville Rd., alternating one-way traffic for crack sealing, Sun.-Mon. nights, 10 p.m.-6 a.m.

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Temporary Road Closure

• North Kingstown: Lafayette Rd., under Rte. 4 North, road closed for construction, Tues., 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Follow signed detour.

Weekday

• Richmond: Rte. 138, at the Kingston Rd. Bridge, lane shifts for construction, Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
• West Greenwich: Hopkins Hill Rd. East, under I-95, right lane closed for bridge work, Sun.-Sat. (Sep. 28), 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

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Temporary Bridge Closure

• Coventry/Foster: The bridge carrying Barbs Hill Rd. over the Moosup River, just north of Vaughn Hollow Rd. at Potter Rd., is currently closed through late October 2019. Follow signed detour.

Weekday

• Warwick: Rte. 2 (Bald Hill Rd.) South, from Inskip Blvd. to Gins Way, left lane closed for drainage work, Mon.-Tues., 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Warwick: Rte. 117 (Centerville Rd.) West, from Commonwealth Ave. to Orchard Ave., right lane closed for construction and utility work, Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
• Warwick: Rte. 115 (Toll Gate Rd.), from Leon Whipple Rd. to Orchard Ave., alternating one-way traffic for utility work and construction, Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

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