Travel Advisories

March 16-22, 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 North at Exit 37 B,C,D interchange, expect various off-ramp closures for bridge demolition as necessary, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 11 p.m. – 6 a.m. Follow signed detour.

Providence: I-95, from Exit 37A to 39, alternating lane closures for utility work, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m.

Providence: Ashburton St., from West River St. to Charles St., alternating lane closures for bridge construction, Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Providence: Charles St., from Randall St. to Corliss St., alternating lane closures for bridge construction, Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

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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.

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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

Cumberland: I-295 North, from the Blackstone River bridge to Exit 20, left lane closure for steel beam placement, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 10 p.m. – 5 a.m.

Cumberland:
I-295, at Mendon Rd., expect temporary delays for steel placement, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 10 p.m. – 5 a.m.

Johnston/Cranston/Warwick: I-295 South, from Exit 8 to Exit 1, use caution and expect various lane closures in a moving operation to inspect highway signage, Tues. night, 9 p.m. – 3 a.m.

Smithfield: I-295, under Rte. 44, various lane closures and shifts for construction, Sun.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.-5 a.m.

Warwick: I-95 South between Exit 27A and 24B, and North, between Exit 24B and Exit 27, alternating lane closures for electrical work, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m.

Weekday

Cranston: I-295, between Phenix Ave. and Scituate Ave. overpass, alternating lane closures for survey work, Mon., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Cumberland: I-295, from Exit 18B to Exit 20, right lane closures for a bridge inspection, Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Other Limited Access Highway Restrictions

Reconstruction of Route 146 (Lincoln/North Smithfield)

North Smithfield: Rte. 146, from Rte. 99 to Rte. 146A, alternating lane closures for bridge construction, 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. East, from Rte. 146 to Rte. 99, partial road closure (Sayles Hill Rd. West) for road construction, Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Follow signed detour.

North Smithfield: Sayles Hill Rd. West, from Iron Mine Hill Rd. to Rte. 146, alternating lane closures for drainage work, 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

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Route 37 Improvements (Cranston/Warwick)

Cranston: I-295 North at Rte. 37, alternating lane closures for bridge construction, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m.

Cranston: I-295 South at Rte. 37, short-term rolling roadblocks and right lane closures for steel beam placement, Wed. & Thurs. nights, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m.

Cranston: I-295, at Rte. 37, use caution for bridge beam deliveries, with vehicles frequently entering and exiting work zone, Mon., 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

Cranston: Cranston St., between Sherman Ave. & Overbrook Dr., alternating one-way traffic with frequent vehicle access in/out of the work zone for bridge construction, Mon. – Fri., 6:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.  

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6/10 Interchange Project (Providence)

Route 10

  • Rte. 10 South at Westminster St. off-ramp, left lane closed for construction, Mon. – Fri., 6:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
  • 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 Harford Ave., left lane closed 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 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

East Greenwich: Rte. 4, from South Rd. overpass to I-95 interchange, alternating lane closures for overhead sign inspections, Wed. and Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.-5 a.m.

Lincoln: Rte. 146, before and after the Breakneck Hill Rd. Bridge, left lane closures for bridge work, Mon. night, 9 p.m.- 5 a.m.

Weekday

Johnston: Rte. 6, from I-295 overpass to 6/10 split, various lane closures in a moving operation for litter removal, Mon., 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. Expect delays.

Portsmouth: Rte. 24 North, from Boyds Lane to Hummocks Ave., right shoulder closed for drainage work, Mon., 8:30 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.

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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.)

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.

Weekday

Pawtucket: Central Ave., from Benefit St. to Olive Ave., alternating lane closures for a bridge inspection, Tues., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Pawtucket: Weeden St., from Lockbridge St. to Moshassuck River, alternating lane closures for a bridge inspection, Tues. & Wed., 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.  

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.

Weekday

Barrington: Rte. 114 South, from Primose Dr. to County St., right lane closed with frequent vehicle access in/out of the work zone for retaining wall replacement, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Please note: the ramp to Riverside remains open.

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: 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: Rte. 138 East, from the Pell Bridge to the JT Connell Connector, right lane closures for landscaping, Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Newport: JT Connell Highway, from Van Zandt Ave. to JT Connell Connector, expect shoulder work for drainage and curb installation work, Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

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Weekday

Middletown/Portsmouth: Rte. 138, from Turnpike Ave. to Valley Rd., right lane closures with driveways/walkways blocked in a moving operation for pothole patching, Mon., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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.

Overnight

Cumberland: Rte. 122 (Mendon Rd.), from Lincoln line to I-295, alternating lane closures for drainage work, Mon.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.-5 a.m.

Cumberland: Rte. 116 (Angell Rd.), from Rte. 122 to Rte. 114, alternating lane closures for drainage work, Mon.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.-5 a.m.

Weekday

Cumberland: Rte. 122, at Rte. 114, expect various shoulder closures in a moving operation for drainage work, Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Scituate: Rte. 101, from Rte. 116 to Elmdale Rd., right shoulder closures in a moving operation for litter removal, Mon., 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Scituate/Foster: Central Pke., from Battey Meetinghouse Rd. to Rte. 94, right shoulder closures in a moving operation for road repairs, Mon. and Tues., 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Woonsocket: Singleton St., from River St. to Harris Ave., partial right lane closure for a bridge inspection, Thurs., 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.   

Additional lane closures for this region
may be listed under Other Limited Access Highways

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South County

Weekday

Narragansett: Ocean Rd., at #207, narrowed lanes for utility work, Thurs., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

North Kingstown: Rte. 138, at the ramps from Rte. 1 (Tower Hill Rd.), drainage work behind barrier, Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Additional lane closures for this region
may be listed under Other Limited Access Highways

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West Bay

Airport Connector

Warwick: Airport Connector at Jefferson Blvd., left lane closure for median barrier work, Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Warwick: Airport Connector, from I-95 to Post Rd., right shoulder closure for fence installation, Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Warwick: Jefferson Blvd., from Airport Connector on-ramp to Airport Connector off-ramp, alternating lane closures for fence installation, Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Warwick: West Shore Rd., from Airport Rd./Warwick Ave. to Delwood Rd., alternating lane closures for sidewalk work, Mon.- Fri., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Warwick: Post Rd., from Warwick Ave. to the TF Green Airport entrance on Post Rd., alternating lane closures for sidewalk work, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Weekday

Cranston: Pippin Orchard Rd., from Rte. 14 to Rte. 12, right shoulder closures in a moving operation for litter removal, Mon., 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Warwick: Effective Tues. March 19, Rte. 117 (Centerville Rd.), from Dunmore Rd. to I-95, alternating lane closures or alternating one-way traffic with driveways/walkways blocked for utility work, weekdays, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. through the end of April.


Additional lane closures for this region
may be listed under Other Limited Access Highways

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