Travel Advisories

March 14-20, 2026

Interstate Highway Restrictions

Washington Bridge & I-195, East Providence/Providence

Bypass lanes for I-195 West traffic from East Providence to Providence remain open. This temporary traffic pattern allows three lanes of travel eastbound and three lanes of travel westbound – all operating on the eastbound Washington Bridge. Expect delays.

Providence: I-195 West at the Washington Bridge, up to two lanes closed for bridge preventative maintenance, Thurs. night, 10 p.m. – 5 a.m.

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Temporary Road Closures

Smithfield: I-295, at Rte. 7, short-term interval closures of approximately 15 minutes in length for bridge work, Fri. night (Mar. 13) – Mon. night (March 16), 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Learn more.

Ongoing Traffic Patterns

Cranston: All travel lanes on I-95 North and South at Route 10 have shifted to the right through 2026.

Providence: All travel lanes are shifted to the right on I-95 North, between the Rte. 10/Elmwood Ave. off-ramp (Exit 33) and the Thurbers Ave. off-ramp (Exit 35), for replacement of the Broad and Eddy St. Bridges in Providence through 2027. Learn more.

Providence: I-95 at Eddy Street, all lanes are narrowed and shifted to the left on I-95 North and South at this overpass, located near the Thurbers Ave. (Exit 35) interchange for bridge work until further notice.

Warwick: The on-ramp from Jefferson Blvd. to I-95 South in Warwick is closed for bridge construction through summer 2027. During the closure, all traffic on Jefferson Blvd. heading to I-95 South should use the on-ramp to the Airport Connector outbound, located about ½ mile south of the intersection of Jefferson Blvd., Kilvert St., and Coronado Rd. Learn more.

Overnight

Cumberland: I-295 North, from Exit 22 to the Mass. line, left lane closed for utility work, Sat. night, midnight – 4 a.m.

Providence/Cranston/Warwick:
I-95, from Jefferson Blvd. to Thurbers Ave., alternating lane closures for bridge construction/demolition, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m.

Warwick:
I-295 between I-95 and Rte. 2 (Bald Hill Rd.), alternating lane closures for road work, Tues. – Thurs. nights, 8 p.m. – 6 a.m.  

Warwick/Cranston: I-95, from Exit 29 to Exit 33A, alternating lane closures for pothole patching, Tues. night, 9 p.m. – 4 a.m.

Warwick: I-295 between I-95 and Rte. 2 (Bald Hill Rd.), alternating lane closures for road work, Tues. – Thurs. nights, 8 p.m. – 6 a.m.  

West Warwick/East Greenwich: I-95 in the vicinity of Exit 24A and 24B, alternating lane closures for guardrail installation, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m.

Weekday

Hopkinton: I-95 South, from Exit 1 to the Conn. line, crews will be working behind barrier for electronic message board replacement, Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Cumberland: I-295, over Rte. 122 (Mendon Rd.), at the Mendon Rd. Bridge, travel lanes reduced from three to two for bridge work.

Warwick: The on-ramp to I-95 North from Rte. 113 (East Ave.) is closed through early spring 2026. Follow signed detour.

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Other Limited Access Highway Restrictions

Reconstruction of Route 146 (Lincoln/North Smithfield)

North Smithfield: Four lanes of traffic are now open on the newly built flyover ramp on Route 146 over Sayles Hill Road in North Smithfield. Drivers can also use the service roads on each side of the highway to access Sayles Hill Road and local businesses. Learn more.

Upcoming Traffic Changes

Lincoln: Rte. 146 North Service Rd. and Exit 18B on I-295 North, and Rte. 146 South Service Rd. and Exit 18A on I-295 South will be closed for drainage installation, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Follow signed detour.

Lincoln: Rte. 146, from Exit 8A to Exit 8B will be temporarily closed for road construction, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Follow signed detour.

Lincoln:
I-295, from Exit 18 to Exit 18B, alternating lane closures for road construction, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m.

Lincoln/North Smithfield:
Rte. 146, from Rte. 116 to the Mass. line (Exit 7), alternating lane closures for road 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., 6 a.m. – 3 p.m.

North Smithfield:
The East side of Sayles Hill Rd., from Rte. 99 to Rte. 146 will be temporarily closed for road construction, Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Follow signed detour.

North Smithfield:
The West side of Sayles Hill Rd. West, from Rte. 146 to Iron Mine Hill Rd. will be temporarily closed for road construction, Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Follow signed detour.

North Smithfield: Rte. 104 (Greenville Rd.) under Rte. 146, alternating lane closures for road construction, Mon. – Fri., 6 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Continuing Traffic Changes

North Smithfield: Travel lanes are narrowed on the Rte. 146A South off-ramp to Rte. 146 South.

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Route 37 Improvements (Cranston/Warwick/Johnston)

Cranston: Beginning Sat. night (Mar. 14) at 9 p.m., we will shift all travel lanes to the left along Rte. 37 East onto the newly constructed (center) portion of the Oaklawn Ave. Bridge. Learn more.

Cranston: RIDOT has made numerous traffic pattern changes at the Rte. 37/Rte. 2 interchange in Cranston as it begins replacing the structurally deficient bridge that carries Rte. 37 over Rte. 2:

  • Rte. 37 at Rte. 2 (Exits 1C & 1D): Both Rte. 37 East and West have shifted onto the eastbound portion of the bridge. With this change, the number of eastbound lanes has been reduced from two lanes to one lane. The number of lanes westbound will not change.
  • Rte. 37 East to Rte. 2 North toward Garden City/Chapel View: All traffic to Rte. 2 North or South is using Exit 1C. Exit 1D is temporarily closed. RIDOT made modifications to the Exit 1C ramp so traffic can use a temporary traffic signal to make left turns onto Rte. 2 North toward Garden City/Chapel View. Traffic to Rte. 2 South toward the Howard Complex and Garden Hills Pkwy. will bypass the signal using the end of the existing ramp.
  • Rte. 2 South from Garden City/Chapel View to Rte. 37 East & I-95: The on-ramp located just after the Rte. 37 overpass is closed. Instead, drivers are making a left turn at the temporary signal and using the ramp on the opposite side of the road to access Rte. 37 East toward the I-95 ramps.
  • Rte. 2 North/South on-ramp to Rte. 37 East: The stop sign at the end of the ramp has been removed and traffic entering the highway has its own lane.

Cranston: A new traffic pattern, with a temporary traffic signal and travel lanes reduced from two to one in each direction on Rte. 2 (New London Ave.) at the Rte. 37 overpass, is in place for bridge replacement. Learn more.

Cranston:
All lanes have temporarily shifted to the right on Rte. 37 West, from I-295 to Rte. 2, to create a work zone that will allow the Department to continue phased demolition and reconstruction of the bridge carrying Rte. 37 over Oaklawn Ave. Learn more.

Cranston: Rte. 37 over Power Rd., left lane closed for barrier installation, Sun. night, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m.

Cranston:
Rte. 37 over New London Ave., right lane closed for bridge demolition, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m.

Cranston:
Rte. 37 over Oaklawn Ave., right lane closed for bridge demolition, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m.

Cranston:
New London Ave. under Rte. 37 will be temporarily closed for bridge demolition, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Follow signed detour.

Cranston:
Oaklawn Ave. under Rte. 37 will be temporarily closed for bridge demolition, Mon. – Thurs. nights, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Follow signed detour.

Cranston/Johnston:
I-295 North, from Phenix Ave. to Rte. 6 (Exit 9), left lane closed for inspection of the roadway, Fri., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Warwick:
Post Rd. at Rte. 37, alternating lane closures for barrier installation, Wed. and Thurs. nights, 7 p.m. – 3 a.m.

Warwick: Post Rd. at Rte. 37, alternating lane closures for center median removal, Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Temporary Road Closures

East Greenwich: Rte. 4 South, at the Frenchtown Rd. Bridge, will detour to the service road for bridge demolition, Wed. night, 8 p.m. – 6 a.m. Follow signed detour.

East Greenwich: Rte. 4 North, at Exit 5 (Rte. 2/South County Tl.,) will be temporarily closed for bridge demolition, Thurs. night, 8 p.m. – 6 a.m. Follow signed detour.

Ongoing Traffic Patterns

Cranston: Elmwood Ave. at the Rte. 10 overpass, lanes are narrowed, and one of the two lanes on Elmwood Ave. southbound is closed for bridge work until further notice.

East Greenwich: Expect shoulder closures on Rte. 4 at Exit 5 through summer 2026.

Providence/Cranston: The off-ramp from Rte. 10 North to Elmwood Ave. is closed through fall 2026 while we work to build a new interchange as part of ongoing work for our I-95 15 Bridges Project. Learn more.

Overnight

East Greenwich: Rte. 4 South, from I-95 to Division St., left lane closed for barrier and fence installation, Sun. and Mon. nights, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m.

East Greenwich: Rte. 4 in the vicinity of Exit 7, alternating lane closures for bridge work, Sun. – Tues. nights, 8 p.m. – 6 a.m.

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Metropolitan Providence

Weekday

East Providence: Pawtucket Ave. at New Rd., alternating lane closures for a traffic signal inspection, Tues., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

East Providence:
Pawtucket Ave. at Roger Williams Ave., alternating lane closures for a traffic signal inspection, Wed., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

East Providence:
Rte. 6, from Evergreen Dr. to Catamore Blvd., alternating lane closures for a traffic signal inspection, Wed., 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 

East Providence: Bullocks Point Ave., from Crest Ave. to Whipple Ave., alternating lane closures for a traffic signal inspection, Thurs., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Providence: Eddy St. over I-95 is reduced to one lane of alternating traffic until further notice. Seek alternate routes.

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 remain open during construction of the bike path bridges, providing a continuous off-road path around the construction area.

Additional lane closures for this region
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Newport County

Ongoing Traffic Patterns

Tiverton: The Nonquit Bridge in Tiverton is temporarily closed for replacement through the summer, and a detour is in place. Learn more.

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

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Northern R.I. & Blackstone Valley

Temporary Road Closure

Smithfield: Rte. 7 over I-295 will be temporarily closed for bridge replacement, Thurs. (Mar. 19), Sat. (Mar. 21) and Sun. (Mar. 22), 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Follow signed detour.

Ongoing Traffic Patterns

Foster: Alternating one-way traffic with a temporary traffic signal at the Moosup Valley Rd. Bridge, from Potter Rd. to the Tyler Free Library, will remain in place until further notice. Learn more.

Smithfield: Traffic has shifted onto the portion of the bridge that carries southbound traffic on Rte. 7 (Douglas Pke.) over I-295 to create a work zone on the northbound side for ongoing bridge replacement. Traffic entering Route 7 from I-295 North or South will not be affected. Learn more.

Overnight

Lincoln: School St., from Old River Rd. to Main St. will be temporarily closed for utility work, Thurs., 7 p.m. – Fri. at 5 p.m. Follow signed detour.

Weekday

Cumberland: Rte. 114 (Diamond Hill Rd.), from Rte. 120 to the Bentley Field Complex, alternating one-way traffic for bridge work, Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Scituate: Rte. 116 (Main St.) at Hope Furnace Rd., shoulder closures for brush cutting, 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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South County

Ongoing Traffic Pattern

North Kingstown: Rte. 1 (Post Rd.), from Richard Smith Dr. to West Main St., partial lane closures with frequent vehicle access in/out of the work zone, for RI Energy gas main installation, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m., and Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Temporary Bridge Closure

North Kingstown: The Devil's Foot Rd. Bridge, located between School St. and the Davisville Rd./Old Baptist Rd. intersection is closed for replacement through the spring. Follow signed detour.

Overnight

South Kingstown: Rte. 138, from Rte. 2 to Rte. 108, alternating one-way traffic in a moving operation for survey work, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m.

Weekday

Narragansett: Rte. 1A (Boston Neck Rd.), from Starr Dr. to the Pettaquamscutt River, right shoulder closed for survey work, Tues. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Narragansett:
Rte. 1A (Boston Neck Rd.), from Indian Tl. to Miner Rd., right shoulder closed for survey work, Tues. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

North Kingstown:
Rte. 1 (Post Rd.), from Camp Ave. to West Main St., right lane closed for drainage and survey work, Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

North Kingstown:
Rte. 1 South, from Winsome Dr. to Westmoreland Ln., right shoulder closed for survey work, Tues. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

South Kingstown:
Rte. 1 (Tower Hill Rd./Bridgetown Rd.) at the Park and Ride, watch for off-road survey work, Tues.- Fri., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

South Kingstown: Rte. 1 South, from Hillside Dr. to Hampton Wy., right shoulder closed for survey work, Tues. – Fri., 9 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

Weekday

Coventry: South Main St. in the vicinity of the Rte. 117 intersection, alternating lane closures for a bridge inspection, Wed., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Warwick:
Rte. 2 (Bald Hill Rd.), from East Ave. to the I-295 North on-ramp, alternating lane closures for signage installation, Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

West Greenwich: Hopkins Hill Rd. below I-95, alternating lane closures for a bridge inspection, Tues., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Coventry: Maple Valley Rd., from Town Farm Rd. to Rte. 117 is closed for bridge replacement. Follow signed detours.

East Greenwich:
Traffic has shifted onto the newly constructed eastbound side of the Frenchtown Rd. Bridge over Rte. 4 in East Greenwich while RIDOT demolishes and replaces the westbound side. The current lane reduction from two lanes to one in each direction will remain through the summer. Learn more.

East Greenwich:
The travel lanes on Rte. 2 (South County Tl.) over Rte. 4 are reduced from two to one in each direction for bridge construction through summer 2026. Learn more.

Warwick:
Jefferson Blvd. under I-95, the right lane in each direction is closed until further notice for bridge work.

Warwick: The right lane and shoulder are temporarily closed on Rte. 2 South (Bald Hill Rd.), between West Natick Rd. and I-295, for bridge replacement through spring 2027.

 

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

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