Travel Advisories
October 1-7, 2016
Interstate Highway Restrictions
Weekend
Providence: I-195 East, from the I-95 interchange to Exit 2 (EB: India St./Gano St.; WB: South Main St.), right lane and shoulder closures for barrier relocation, Saturday from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Temporary Ramp Closure
Providence: Access from the Exit 21 (Atwells Ave.) ramp to I-95 South will be closed, Sunday-Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following day. Follow signed detour.
Overnight
Cranston/Warwick: I-95 North and South, from Exit 16 (Rte. 10) to Exit 14 (Rte. 37), alternating two left lane and two right lane and shoulder closures for bridge work, Sunday-Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following day.
Cranston/Warwick: I-95 North and South, from Exit 13 (Airport Connector) to Exit 16 (Rte. 10), alternating two left lane and two right lane and shoulder closures for bridge work, Sunday-Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following day.
Warwick/Cranston: I-295 North and South at Exit 14 (Rte. 37), two right lanes closed for bridge work, Sunday-Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. the following day.
Warwick to Cumberland: I-295 North and South and its ramps, from I-95 to the Massachusetts state line, expect alternating lane closures in a moving operation for striping, Sunday-Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following day.
West Greenwich to Hopkinton: I-95 North and South, from Exit 6 (Rte. 3) to the Connecticut state line, expect alternating lane closures in a moving operation for striping, Sunday-Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following day.
Weekday
Cranston: I-295 South, from Exit 4 (Rte. 14) to Exit 2 (Rte. 2), shoulder closures for a bridge inspection, Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Restrictions
Providence: I-195 East and West, from the I-95 interchange to Exit 2 (EB: India St./Gano St.; WB: South Main St.), right shoulder closures for construction through Fall 2016.
Warwick: I-295 North and South at the East Ave. overpass near Exit 1 (Rte. 113), bridge work behind barrier, with right and left shoulder closures, through Fall 2016.
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Other Limited Access Highway Restrictions
Temporary Ramp Closure
Providence: The ramp from Rtes. 6/10 East to I-95 South will be closed for construction, Tuesday-Thursday nights from midnight to 5 a.m. the following day. Follow signed detour.
Weekday
Johnston: Rte. 6 East and West, from Rte. 5 (Atwood Ave.) to Rte. 128 (Killingly St.), alternating lane closures for a bridge inspection, Wednesday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Wednesday: Rte. 6 East
- Thursday: Rte. 6 West
- Friday: Rte. 6 East and West
Providence: Rte. 6 West under I-95, and Rte. 6 East at the Downtown Providence off-ramp, lane restrictions for a bridge inspection, Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Rte. 6 West: alternating lane closures
- Rte. 6 East ramp: ramp narrowing
Ongoing Travel Restriction
Narragansett: Rte. 1 South, beneath the Woodruff Ave. Bridge, between the Narragansett exit and the Point Judith/Scarborough/Rte. 108 exit, right exit lane closed for construction through December 2016. Delays possible on weekends during the remaining summer season.
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East Greenwich: Rte. 4 North and South under Rte. 2 (South County Trail), right shoulder closures for bridge work through the end of the year.
Providence: Truck traffic is restricted to the right lane from the Westminster St. overpass over Rte. 10 South/Rte. 6 West to the Rte. 6/Rte. 10 interchange, and on Rte. 6 East at the Rte. 6/Rte. 10 interchange.
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Metropolitan Providence
Temporary Bridge Closure
Providence: The Pleasant Valley Parkway Bridge that carries Dean St. over the Woonasquatucket River is closed. Get Detour Maps »
Temporary Ramp Closure
Providence: The ramp from Memorial Blvd. to I-95 South will be closed for construction, Tuesday-Thursday nights from midnight to 5 a.m. the following day. Follow signed detour.
Providence: Westminster St., from Exchange St. to Dorrance St., road closed for construction, Monday-Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Follow signed detour using Exchange St.
Temporary Road Closures
Providence: Fountain St., just south of Memorial Blvd., road closure possible for construction, Sunday-Thursday nights from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following day. Follow signed detour.
Overnight
Cranston: Expect alternating lane closures in a moving operation for striping on the following roads, Sunday-Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following day: East St.; Mayfield Ave.; Pontiac Ave.
Providence: Francis St., from Exchange Terrace to Memorial Blvd. and at its intersection with the Rte. 6/I-95 ramps, lane closures possible for construction, Sunday-Thursday nights from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following day. Noise anticipated.
Weekday
Cranston: Rte. 2 (Bald Hill Rd.) North and South, under Rte. 117 (Centerville Rd.), alternating lane closures for a bridge inspection, Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Monday: Rte. 2 North
- Tuesday: Rte. 2 South
East Providence: Rte. 6 (Warren Ave.) East and West, from Moorland Ave. to Boyd Ave., right lane closed for construction, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
North Providence: Woonasquatucket Ave. East and West, from Grover St. to Fruit Hill Ave., alternating one-way traffic for construction, Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Providence: Lane closures and intermittent traffic stoppages are possible for construction on the following roads, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Promenade St. at Pleasant Valley Parkway, Dean St., and Kinsley Ave. Please note: The lane from Kinsley Ave. to Providence Place may be closed. Traffic should follow Dean St. South to West Exchange St. to Sabin St. to West Exchange St. and back to Dean St. North.
Providence: Promenade St. West, from Park St. to Holden St., left lane and sidewalk closures for construction, Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Providence: Providence Place East, form Harris Ave. to Park St., left lane and sidewalk closures for construction, Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Providence: South Main St., from James St. to Power St., left lane and shoulder closures for construction, Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ongoing Travel Restriction
Providence: Rte. 44 (Smith St.) East, from Gaspee St. to Canal St., right lane and sidewalk closures for barrier placement through December 2016.
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Providence: Elmwood Ave. North and South, from the I-95 underpass to the entrance to Roger Williams Park, has continuous alternating lane closures for construction and bridge work through May 2018.
Providence: Visit the City of Providence’s online calendar for traffic restrictions.
Additional lane closures for this region
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East Bay
Weekday
Barrington: Massasoit Ave., from Martin Ave. to County Rd., intermittent periods of alternating traffic possible for construction, Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Bristol: Rte. 136 (Metacom Ave.), from Robin Dr. to Bayview Ave., alternating one-way traffic for Bristol County Water Authority water main installation, Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Newport County
Overnight
Middletown: East Main Rd. West, from Rego Rd. to West Main Rd.., one lane closed for water line installation, Monday-Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. the following day.
New Travel Restriction
Middletown: Effective Monday, West Main Rd. North, from Commercial St. to Maple Ave., right lane closed for utility work through Friday, October 14.
RITBA Bridges
Bristol/Jamestown/Newport/Portsmouth/Tiverton: The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) is responsible for maintenance and construction activities on the Jamestown-Verrazzano, Newport Pell, Mt. Hope and Sakonnet River bridges. Click here for more information.
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Northern R.I. & Blackstone Valley
Temporary Road Closure
Cumberland: Church St. East, from Broad St. to High St., road closed for a bridge inspection, Monday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Follow signed detour using Broad St., Dexter St. and High St.
Overnight
Smithfield: Expect alternating lane closures in a moving operation for striping on the following roads, Sunday-Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following day: Albion/Jencks Hill Rd.; Rte. 5 (Cedar Swamp Rd.); Dean Ave.; Rte. 7 (Douglas Pke.); Esmond St.; Rte. 104 (Farnum Pke.); Rte. 11 (George Washington Hwy.); Greenville Ave.; Limerock Rd.; Old County Rd.; Rtes. 5/116 (Pleasant View Ave.); Providence Pke. (aka Branch Pke.); Rte. 44 (Putnam Pke.); Rte. 5 (Sanderson Rd.); Rte. 116 (Smith Ave.); Twin River Rd.; Rte. 104 (Waterman Rd.); West Greenville Rd.
Weekday
Burrillville: Rte. 107 (Main St.), from Rte. 100 to Union Ave., alternating one-way traffic for construction, Monday-Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Smithfield: Rte. 116 South, from Rte. 104/5 (Farnum Pke.) and Stillwater Rd., partial right lane and shoulder closures for a bridge inspection, Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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North Smithfield: Rte. 5 (Providence Pike), between Main St. and Church St. in Slatersville, there is a single-lane alternating traffic pattern due to bridge condition. Portable traffic signals are in place to direct vehicles over the bridge.
Woonsocket: On Rte. 122 (Hamlet Ave.) at the Hamlet Avenue Bridge over the Blackstone River, one lane closed in each direction for bridge work through Fall 2016.
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South County
Temporary Bridge Closure
North Kingstown: The Hussey Bridge which carries Rte. 1A (Boston Neck Rd.) over Wickford Cove is closed through November 15. Get Detour Maps »
Temporary Road Closure
South Kingstown: High St. North and South, from Church St. to Oakdell St., road closed for construction, Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Follow signed detour using Oakdell St.
Overnight
Narragansett: Expect alternating lane closures in a moving operation for striping on the following roads, Sunday-Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following day: Beach St.; Bridgetown Rd.; Burnside Ave.; Galilee Connector Rd.; Galilee Escape Rd.; Great Island Rd.; Rte. 1A (Kingstown Rd. and Narragansett Ave.); Rte. 1A (Narragansett Ave.); Rte. 108 (Pt. Judith Rd.); Sand Hill Cove Rd.; Succotash Rd.
North Kingstown: Expect alternating lane closures in a moving operation for striping on Rte. 1A (West Main St.), Sunday-Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following day.
South Kingstown: Expect alternating lane closures in a moving operation for striping on the following roads: Sunday-Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following day: High St.; Rte. 110 (Ministerial Rd.); Rte. 108 (Kingstown Rd.); Kingston Station Lot; Main St.; Rte. 138 (Mooresfield Rd.); Rte. 1A/Main St. (Old Post Rd.); Rte. 1A (Old Post Rd.); Old Tower Hill Rd.; Rte. 2 (South County Trail)
West Greenwich: Expect alternating lane closures in a moving operation for striping on the following roads, Sunday-Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following day: Rte. 3 (Nooseneck Hill Rd.); Rte. 102 (Victory Hwy.); Weaver Hill/Big River Acc. Rd.
Weekday
Narragansett: Great Island Rd., from Galilee Escape Rd. to East Shore Rd., alternating one-way traffic for construction, Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
South Kingstown: Rte. 138 East and West, from Rte. 2 to Rte. 108 (Kingstown Rd.), partial left lane and right shoulder closures for wheel chair ramps and sidewalk installation, Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
South Kingstown: Pond St. and Salt Pond Rd. under Rte. 1 (Post Rd.), right shoulder closed for construction, Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Westerly: Rte. 91 South under the Chapman Pond Railroad Bridge, right lane closed for bridge repairs through Fall 2016.
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West Bay
Upcoming Traffic Pattern Changes
Warwick: The Veterans Memorial Drive Extension, the new roadway segment in Apponaug, is scheduled to open for westbound traffic during the week of October 11. (The actual opening date is weather dependent.) This will involve the conversion of Greenwich Avenue to two-way traffic, the closure of a portion of Centerville Road, along with several other major changes to the existing traffic patterns. Stay tuned for further details.
Overnight
Warwick: Rte. 1 (Post Rd.), from Veterans Memorial Dr. to Winslow Ave., one lane of alternating traffic for construction, Sunday-Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following day.
Warwick: Expect alternating lane closures in a moving operation for striping on the following roads, Sunday-Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following day: Rte. 1 (Post Rd.); Post Rd. Extension; Warwick Ave.
West Warwick: Expect alternating lane closures in a moving operation for striping on the following roads, Sunday-Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following day: Cowesett Ave.; East Main St.; Fairview Ave.; Legion Way; Rte. 117 (Legris Ave.); Main St.; Rte. 115 (Main St.); Providence St.; Roberts St.; Rte. 3 (Tiogue Ave.); Washington St.; West Warwick Ave.
Weekday
Warwick: Coronado Rd. East and West, from Rte. 1 (Post Rd.) to Jefferson Blvd., alternating one-way traffic for construction, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Warwick: Rte. 1 (Post Rd.), from West Shore Rd. to Veterans Memorial Dr., two lanes closed for construction, Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Warwick: Veterans Memorial Dr., from Rte. 1 (Post Rd.) to Rte. 5 (Greenwich Ave.), two lanes closed for construction, Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Warwick: Rte. 117 (Centerville Rd.), from Warwick Executive Park to Rte. 115 (Toll Gate Rd.), lane shifts possible for construction, Monday-Friday from 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Warwick: Rte. 1 (Post Rd.), from Rte. 117 (Centerville Rd.) to West Shore Rd., one lane closed for construction, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
West Warwick: Factory St. East and West, from Providence St. to New London Ave., alternating one-way traffic for a bridge inspection, Monday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Restrictions
Warwick: A new traffic pattern is currently underway, with all traffic utilizing the new roundabout at the intersection of Rte. 117 (Centerville Rd.), Rte. 115 (Toll Gate Rd.) and Gilbane St. Use caution when driving through the area.
Warwick: Airport Connector East and West, from Jefferson Blvd. to the Post Rd. overpass, left lane closed for bridge work through Fall 2016.
Warwick: Rte. 2 North and South under I-295, bridge work behind barrier, weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Fall 2016.
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East Greenwich: Rte. 2 (South County Trail) North and South over Rte. 4, right lane closures for bridge work through the end of the year.
Warwick: A temporary traffic signal has been activated at the Metro Center Blvd. Bridge carrying Metro Center Blvd. over the Airport Connector. With this activation, the detour has been removed. Motorists will now experience one lane of alternating traffic, and possible delays, through Winter 2017.
Warwick: Airport Connector East and West, from I-95 to T.F. Green Airport, lane shifts for construction through December 2016.
Warwick: Rte. 2 North and South, from East Ave. to I-295, shoulder closures for bridge work, through December 2016.
Warwick: As part of the Apponaug Circulator Project, Kettle St. at Greenwich Ave. has closed permanently. Use Toll Gate Rd., Gilbert St. and Tanner Ave. as an alternate route. Get Detour Map »
Warwick: The right lane is closed on a short section of the Post Rd. Extension East, beginning at Post Rd., for Apponaug Circulator work. This restriction will remain throughout the duration of the project.
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