January 11-17, 2025
Washington Bridge, East Providence/ProvidenceBypass 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.
East Providence: I-195 East on the Washington Bridge, up to two lanes closed for installation of electrical cables for the Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) system cabinets, Sun. – Thurs., 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
East Providence: Short-term intermittent lane closures on I-195 West over the Washington Bridge between the hours of midnight and 4 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday nights, January 15 and 16, associated with ongoing demolition of the old Washington Bridge. All other bridge demolition activities are proceeding from barges with no lane closures needed.
East Providence: I-195 West, from Exit 1C (Taunton Avenue) to Exit 1A (India Street), up to two travel lanes closed for bridge preventative maintenance, Tues. night, 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.
All of this work is part of our ongoing effort to have a high level of maintenance on this bridge. We are doing work proactively to provide a positive measure of safety.
I-95 15 Bridges Project, Providence to WarwickProvidence: I-95 North and South at the Elmwood Ave. Bridge, various lane closures for curbing and guardrail work. I-95 North on Sun., and Mon. nights, and I-95 South on Tues. – Thurs. nights, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m. Additionally, the on-ramp to I-95 North from Rte. 10 North and South will be closed, Sun., and Mon. night, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m. Follow signed detour.
I-95 North Viaduct, ProvidenceProvidence: 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 guide motorists to their destinations.
Providence: The new on-ramp from Atwells Ave. to I-95 North is now open to traffic.
Providence: I-95, from Exit 36B to Exit 39, alternating lane closures for overhead signage installation, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Providence: I-95 North on-ramp from Rte. 10 North will be closed for bridge demolition, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 11 p.m. – 6 a.m. Follow signed detour.
Providence: Providence Pl., from Harris Ave to Park St., and Promenade St., from Park St. to Holden St., roads closed for bridge demolition, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Follow signed detour.
Cumberland: I-295, over Rte. 122 (Mendon Rd.), at the Mendon Rd. Bridge, travel lanes reduced from three to two for bridge work.
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Reconstruction of Route 146 (Lincoln/North Smithfield)North Smithfield: A lane split is in place on Rte. 146 North just before the Sayles Hill Rd. intersection. Rte. 146 NB through-traffic will continue straight over the new portion of the Sayles Hill Rd. flyover in the left lane. Sayles Hill Rd. traffic, local turns, and wide loads are directed to the right lane. Both lanes continue north through Rte. 146.
Lincoln: I-295 North, at the Rte. 146 interchange, lanes remain shifted to the left.
North Smithfield: Rte. 146, from Exit 10 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, and Sayles Hill Rd. West, from Iron Mine Hill Rd. to Rte. 146, alternating lane or periodic road closures for road construction, Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Follow signed detours.
North Smithfield: Travel lanes have shifted at the Rte. 146/Rte. 146A (Exit 10) interchange, with the following changes:
Route 37 Improvements (Cranston/Warwick/Johnston)Cranston: I-295 North, in the vicinity of Rte. 37, and the on-ramp from Rte. 37 East to I-295 North, closed to install steel, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m. Follow signed detours.
Cranston: I-295 North, from Phenix Ave. to Exit 9 (Rte. 6), alternating lane closures for striping, Tues., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
6/10 Interchange Project (Providence) Route 10
Affected City Streets
Project-wide
Cumberland/Lincoln: All Rte. 99 traffic will shift to the right through the end of the year at the Blackstone River Bridge, carrying Rte. 99 over the Blackstone River.
Providence: All traffic on Rte. 146 under the Hawkins St. Bridge has shifted to the right.
Lincoln: The on-ramps from Breakneck Hill Rd. to Rte. 146 remain closed for bridge work until further notice. Follow signed detour.
Lincoln: Rte. 146, before and after the Breakneck Hill Rd. Bridge, alternating lane closures and a rolling roadblock possible for steel beam installation, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Providence: On the Rte. 10 South on-ramp from Westminster St., ramp narrowing for a bridge inspection, Tues. night, 9 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Providence: On Rte. 10, under the ramp from Rte. 6 East to Rte. 10 North, alternating lane closures for a bridge inspection, Wed. and Thurs. nights, 9 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Cumberland: Rte. 99 North, from Exit 1 to Rte. 122 (Mendon Rd.), right shoulder closure for a signage inspection, Wed., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Lincoln: Rte. 99 South, from Rte. 122 (Mendon Rd.) to the Rte. 146 merge, alternating lane closures for a signage inspection, Thurs., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Lincoln: Rte. 146, from I-295 to Rte. 116, crews will be working behind barrier for barrier and sign work, Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
North Kingstown: Rte. 403 East, from Rte. 4 to Exit 3, right shoulder closure for a signage inspection, Fri. (Jan. 17), 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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East Providence: The Henderson Expressway from North Broadway to the roundabout is now open to traffic.
Providence: The West River St. Bridge is back open to traffic, with construction activity continuing through the winter months.
Additional lane closures for this region
may be listed under Other Limited Access Highways
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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
may be listed under Other Limited Access Highways
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Newport Pell Bridge Approaches - Phase IINewport: Mobile operations sitewide will occur with minimal impact to travel to wrap up outstanding electrical and signage installation tasks.
Tiverton: Highland Rd., from Bridgeport Rd. to Main Rd., alternating one-way traffic in a moving operation for drainage work, Mon. and Tues., 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Additional lane closures for this region
may be listed under Other Limited Access Highways
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Burrillville: Rte. 102, from Central St. to East Ave., at the Lapham and Pascoag River Bridges, is now open. Minor construction activity with limited traffic impacts is expected over the next few weeks.
Burrillville: A temporary traffic signal and alternating traffic on Rte. 7, between Dion Dr. and Reynolds Mill St., is in place to repair a retaining wall through the end of 2025. Seek alternate routes.
Cumberland: We have shifted traffic onto the newly constructed south side of the Mendon Road Bridge on Rte. 122. One lane in each direction will be maintained on the bridge through fall 2025.
Foster: Moosup Valley Road, between Potter Road and the Tyler Free Library, one lane of traffic with alternating direction controlled by a temporary traffic signal through spring 2026 for bridge work.
Lincoln: Rte. 123 (Breakneck Hill Rd.), before and after the Breakneck Hill Rd. Bridge, alternating one-way traffic for steel beam installation, Sun. – Thurs. nights, 10 p.m. – 7 a.m.
Additional lane closures for this region
may be listed under Other Limited Access Highways
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North Kingstown: Rte. 138, at the ramps from Rte. 1 (Tower Hill Rd.), crews will be working behind barrier for bridge and roadway improvements, Mon. – Fri., 6:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
North Kingstown/Jamestown: Rte. 138, from Rte. 1 to the Newport Pell Bridge, alternating single lane closures for a signage inspection, Tues. and Wed., 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Additional lane closures for this region
may be listed under Other Limited Access Highways
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East Greenwich: Rte. 2 (South County Tl.), from the Park and Ride to #2938, various lane closures for survey work, Mon. and Wed., 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Additional lane closures for this region
may be listed under Other Limited Access Highways
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