School Street Paving Project

  • School Street Project
    School Street Project, Lincoln RI
  • School Street Project
    School Street Project, Lincoln RI
  • School Street Project
    School Street Project, Lincoln RI

The Project

RIDOT is making major improvements to School Street in Lincoln.  Local traffic is permitted, but the road remains closed from Old River Road (Route 126) to Main Street in Albion weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The detours will be in place until the end of the project which is scheduled for the end of this year.

Vehicles are asked to follow the signed detours.  In addition, residents may not be able to access their driveways at times. The town parking lot on Berkshire Drive will be made available for temporary parking. 

The signed detours are as follows:

  • From Old River Road northbound toward Albion – Use Old River Road to Main Street to Mendon Road to Albion Road and return to School Street
  •  From Old River Road south toward Albion – Use Old River Road to George Washington Highway (Route 116) to Mendon Road to Albion Road to School Street
  • From Albion Road toward Old River Road – Use Mendon Road and the follow the detour through Manville or via George Washington Highway.

The project includes water and sewer line replacement, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance for existing sidewalks and curbs, and complete repaving.

 

Project Schedule & Cost

  • Location: Lincoln
  • Start Construction: 2025
  • Finish Construction: 2026
  • Total Projected Cost: $11.3 Million
  • Detours Needed: Yes

PROJECT UPDATES | OCTOBER 9, 2026

Last week we completed paving the base course on School Street from Kennedy Boulevard to Old River Road. Over the next two weeks, we will continue installing curbs and pouring sidewalks and driveways during the weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Police details and flaggers will assist with alternating traffic around the construction operations.

Click here for the latest lane closure information