We completely replaced the Park Avenue Railroad Bridge, which carries Park Avenue (Route 12) over Amtrak's Northeast Corridor between Elmwood Avenue (Route 1) and Wellington Avenue in Cranston. The old bridge had been structurally deficient for many years and dated back to 1906.
The bridge was closed in mid-spring 2021 for demolition and reconstruction. To assist school children and other pedestrians, RIDOT coordinated with RIPTA to run a free shuttle during the closure. The bridge reopened to traffic on July 15, 2022.
The bridge carries 15,000 vehicles per day and is a vital link for the Park Avenue business area.