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    June 15-21, 2013

     

    Interstate Highway Restrictions

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    I-95 shield Providence: I-95 SB, Exit 22 (Downtown) closed for construction, during the early morning hours on Sunday from 12-6 a.m. Follow detour using Exit 21 (Atwells Ave.).

    I-95 shield Providence: I-95 SB, Exit 21 (Atwells Ave.) closed for construction, during the early morning hours Monday-Thursday from 12-6 a.m. Follow detour using Exit 22 (Downtown).

    I-95 shield Rte 6 Rte 10 Providence: I-95 SB, the on-ramp from Rtes. 6/10 EB and the on-ramp from Memorial Blvd. WB, closed for construction, during the early morning hours Monday- Friday from 1-4 a.m. Follow detour using on-ramps to I-95 NB.

    I-95 shield Providence: I-95 SB, from Exit 23 (Rte. 146) to Exit 21 (Atwells Ave.), right lane closed for construction, Sunday and Monday nights from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following day.

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    I-295 shield Cranston: I-295 NB, from Exit 3 (Rte. 37) to Exit 4 (Rte. 14), alternating lane closures for bridge repair, Monday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following day. The on-ramp from Rte. 14 to I-295 NB also will be closed during this same time. Follow detour using Simmonsville Ave. to Rte. 5 NB (Atwood Ave.) to Rte. 6 WB.

    I-195 shield East Providence: I-195 EB, from the Washington Bridge to the Massachusetts state line, alternating lane closures in a moving operation for crack sealing, Sunday-Wednesday nights from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following day.

    I-95 shield Pawtucket: I-95 NB or I-95 SB, from Exit 27 (Downtown) to Exit 29 (Broadway), various lane closures for construction, Friday night from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following day. Right lane closure starts at 9 p.m., middle lane at 11 p.m. All lanes scheduled to reopen by 5 a.m. the following day.
    I-95 shield Providence: I-95 SB, from Exit 23 (Rte. 146) to Exit 21 (Atwells Ave.), right lane closed for construction, Sunday-Tuesday nights from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following day.

    I-95 shield Providence: I-95 NB & SB, from Exit 19 (Iway) to Exit 20 (Point St.-NB; Iway-SB), alternating lane closures for bridge inspection, Monday night from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following day.

    I-95 shield Providence: I-95 SB, at Exit 23 (Rte. 146 SB), right lane and shoulder closures for construction, Sunday-Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following day.

    I-195 shieldProvidence: I-195 WB, from Exit 2 (Wickenden St.) to I-95 NB, right shoulder closed for lighting repair on the Providence River Bridge, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

    I-95 shield I-195 shield Providence: I-195 WB, on the ramp to I-95 SB, expect alternating lane closures for bridge inspection Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following day. Also, lane closures are possible on the ramp from I-95 NB to Exit 20 (Point St.).

    I-95 shield I-195 shield Providence: I-195 WB, on the ramp to I-95 NB, expect alternating lane closures for bridge inspection Wednesday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following day.

    I-95 shield I-195 shield Providence: I-95 SB at Exit 20 (I-195 EB), expect alternating lane closures for bridge inspection Wednesday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following day.

    I-95 shield Warwick: I-95 NB, from Exit 8 (Rte. 2) to Exit 15 (Jefferson Blvd.), alternating lane closures for construction, Monday-Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following day.

    I-95 shield Warwick: I-95 SB, from Exit 15 (Jefferson Blvd.) to Exit 9 (Rte. 4), alternating lane closures for construction, Monday-Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following day.

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    I-95 shield Warwick to Providence: I-95 NB & SB, from Exit 12 (Rte. 113) to Exit 18 (Thurbers Ave.), alternating lane closures in a moving operation for road sweeping, Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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    I-295 shield Cranston/Johnston: Due to a crash on Rte. 14 (Plainfield Pike), commercial vehicles on I-295 SB at Exit 4 (Rte. 14) are temporarily restricted to right-lane travel only while bridge repairs are completed.

    I-95 shield Cumberland/Lincoln: Motorists traveling I-295 NB, from Exit 9 (Rte. 146) to Exit 10 (Rte. 122/Mendon Rd.), are now using the right lanes. The left lane crossover is closed. Truck traffic is no longer restricted, and Exit 10 is open to all traffic.

    I-95 shield Cumberland/Lincoln: Motorists traveling I-295 SB, from Exit 11 (Rte. 114/Diamond Hill Rd.) to Exit 9 (Rte. 146), are now using the left lanes.

    I-95 shield East Providence: On I-195 EB, the right lane of Exit 4 (Taunton Ave./Veterans Memorial Parkway) to Veterans Memorial Parkway, is closed through Summer 2013. Follow detour using Exit 8 (Rte. 1A/Rte. 114).

    I-95 shield East Providence: The East Shore Expressway Bridge over Warren Avenue (Exit 7 off of I-195 EB) is posted for use by vehicles under 17 tons. Detours required for heavier vehicles.

    I-95 shield Exeter: I-95 SB, at the Ten Rod Road Bridge, right shoulder closed through Spring 2013. Lanes shift to left.

    Pawtucket: The on-ramp from Main St. to I-95 SB is closed. Follow detour using Walcott St., Underwood St. and Exchange St. to reach an on-ramp for I-95 SB.

    Warwick/West Warwick: I-95 NB & SB at Exit 8 (Rte. 2), lanes shifted to the left. Use caution entering and exiting the highway.

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    Other Limited Access Highway Restrictions

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    Rte 4 East Greenwich: Rte. 4 SB, from Exit 7 (Rtes. 403 and 402) to Exit 6 (Rte. 2), left lane and shoulder closures for construction, Sunday-Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. the next day.

    Portsmouth: Rte. 24 NB & SB, from the Sakonnet River Bridge to Boyd’s Lane, alternating lane closures for paving, Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following day. Tuesday night’s operation has been cancelled.

    »weekday

    Rte 1 South Kingstown: Rte. 1 (Post Rd.) NB & SB, from Pond St. to Salt Pond Rd., right lane closed for a bridge inspection, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    »continuing

    114 138  Bristol/Portsmouth & Newport/Jamestown: Lane closure information for the Mt. Hope Bridge and the Pell (Newport) Bridge is available from the R.I. Turnpike & Bridge Authority.

     Portsmouth: Hummocks Ave. NB, at the on-ramp to Rte. 24 NB, traffic must come to a complete stop before merging with traffic.

     Portsmouth: The speed limit on Rte. 24 NB, from Exit 2 (Boyds Lane) to the Sakonnet River Bridge, has been reduced to 40 mph. Restriction in place through mid-2013.

    Rte 6 Rte 10 Providence: Truck traffic is restricted to the right lane only on the Rte. 6/Rte. 10 Connector Outbound, from the Westminster St. overpass to the Rte. 6/Rte. 10 interchange, and on Rte. 6 EB at the Rte. 6/Rte. 10 interchange.

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    Regional Restrictions


    Metropolitan Providence

    »overnight

    Pawtucket: As part of the Pawtucket River Bridge Replacement Project, several city streets will be paved Wednesday and Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following day, at the following locations:

    • Roosevelt Ave., from East Ave. to Exchange St.
    • Exchange St., from Roosevelt Ave. to High St.
    • Goff St., from Commerce Ave. to Pine St.
    • Main St., from Pine St. to Garden St.
    • Garden St., from Main St. to Cedar St.
    • Pleasant St. at Division St.

    »weekday

    East Providence: Waterfront Drive, under the Henderson (Red) Bridge, alternating right lane closure for a bridge inspection, Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    »Continuing

    North Providence: The traffic signal at the intersection of Mineral Spring Ave., Brookside Ave. and South Brookside Ave., is currently inoperable. Stop signs have been posted for traffic turning onto Mineral Spring Ave. from Brookside Ave. and South Brookside Ave. while repairs are being made. Please use caution when traveling through the area.

    Pawtucket: Pleasant St. and Taft St., from Division St. to Jenks Way at the I-95 overpass, are closed through Fall 2013 for Pawtucket River Bridge construction. Follow signed detours.

    Providence: The Randall Street Bridge, which connects Charles St. and North Main St., is closed for replacement. Restrictions will be in place through the end of 2013. The closure begins approximately 60 feet east of the Moshassuck River to allow access to businesses on Randall St. Follow signed detours.

    Rte 6 Rte 10 Providence: Truck traffic is restricted to the right lane only on the Rte. 6/Rte. 10 Connector Outbound, from the Westminster St. overpass to the Rte. 6/Rte. 10 interchange, and on Rte. 6 EB at the Rte. 6/Rte. 10 interchange.

    Providence: Park St. NB, from Smith St. to Orms St., is closed to through traffic until 2013. Follow signed detour.

    Providence: Rte. 7 (Orms St.) EB & WB, from Park St. to Douglas Ave., two lanes closed for construction through Spring 2013. At least one lane will remain open in each direction during the day. An alternating one-way traffic pattern is possible during overnight hours.

    Providence: Troy St. SB, from Magnolia St. to Pilsudski St., is closed for construction through the end of July. Follow signed detour.

    Providence: Dyer St., from Peck St. to Ship St., two-way traffic pattern in place for construction associated with the Iway (I-195 Relocation Project).

    Providence: Visit the City of Providence's online calendar for traffic restrictions.

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    East Bay

    »overnight

    114 Bristol: Rte. 114 (Hope St.), various lane closures or restricted parking in order to stripe the route for the upcoming Bristol 4th of July parade, Sunday-Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following day.

    Rte 136 Bristol: Rte. 136 (Metacom Ave.) NB & SB, from Bristol/Warren town line to Arlington Ave., right lane and shoulder closures for construction, Monday-Friday nights from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following day.

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    Newport County

    »overnight

    Portsmouth: Rte. 24 NB & SB, from the Sakonnet River Bridge to Boyd's Lane, alternating lane closures for paving, Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following day. Tuesday night's operation has been cancelled.

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    114   Bristol/Portsmouth & Newport/Jamestown: Lane closure information for the Mt. Hope Bridge and the Pell (Newport) Bridge is available from the R.I. Turnpike & Bridge Authority.

     Portsmouth: Hummocks Ave. NB, at the on-ramp to Rte. 24 NB, traffic must come to a complete stop before merging with traffic.

     Portsmouth: The speed limit on Rte. 24 NB, from Exit 2 (Boyds Lane) to the Sakonnet River Bridge, has been reduced to 40 mph. Restriction in place through mid-2013.

    Tiverton: Riverside Dr. may be closed to through traffic Monday-Saturday from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. for overhead deck work on the new Sakonnet River Bridge. Detour in place.

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    Northern RI and Blackstone Valley

    »weekday

    Rte 98 Burrillville: Rte. 98 (Sherman Farm Rd.), from School St. to the Massachusetts state line, alternating lane closures in a moving operation for chip sealing, Thursday and Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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    South County

    »weekend

    Rte 165 Exeter: Rte. 165 EB & EB, from Rte. 3 to the Connecticut State line, alternating lane closures for construction, Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

    Westerly: Elm St. NB & SB, from Beach St. to Broad St., alternating lane closures for construction, Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    »weekday

    Rte 165 Exeter: Rte. 165 EB & EB, from Rte. 3 to the Connecticut State line, alternating lane closures for construction, Monday-Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

    Rte 216 Hopkinton: Rte. 216 (Ashaway Rd.), between Rte. 91 and Rte. 3, alternating lane closures for construction, Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

    Rte 1 South Kingstown: Rte. 1 (Post Rd.) NB & SB, from Pond St. to Salt Pond Rd., right lane closed for a bridge inspection, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    Westerly: Elm St. NB & SB, from Beach St. to Broad St., alternating lane closures for construction, Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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    Narragansett: Ocean Rd., from Taylor St. to Memorial Sq., road closed for construction by the Town of Narragansett, Monday-Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Follow signed detour.

    Rte 1 North Kingstown: Rte. 1 (Post Rd.) SB & NB, from Dana Ave. to Camp Ave., alternating lane closures for sewer work by the Town of North Kingstown, weekdays from 7 a. m. to 5 p.m.

    North Kingstown: Railroad Ave., between Hidden Lane Dr. and Liberty Rd., lanes restricted because of bridge condition.

    Rte 1A South Kingstown: Rte. 1A (Main St.) NB & SB, on Wakefield Bridge in the vicinity of High Street, lane shifts for construction through mid-November.

    Rte 78 Westerly: Rte. 78 WB & EB, lane shifts are in place, with right shoulder closures, for work on the Granite Quarry Bridge over Rte. 3 though late Fall.


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    West Bay

    »overnight

    Rte 4 East Greenwich: Rte. 4 SB, from Exit 7 (Rtes. 403 and 402) to Exit 6 (Rte. 2), left lane and shoulder closures for construction, Sunday-Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. the next day.

    Rte 14 Cranston/Johnston: Rte. 14 (Plainfield Pike) at I-295 NB & SB, lane shifts for construction, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following day.

    »weekday

    Rte. 5 Warwick: Rte. 5 (Greenwich Ave.) SB, from Knight St. to Shalom Dr., right lane and shoulder closures for a bridge inspection, Monday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    Warwick/West Warwick: East Ave. & River St. NB & SB, from Providence St. to Rte. 2, one lane closed with alternating traffic for construction, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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    Rte. 117 Cranston: Rte. 2 (Reservoir Ave.) NB & SB, from Aqueduct Rd. to Rangeley Rd., one lane open in each direction for construction until Fall 2013.

    Warwick: Post Rd. NB & SB, from Rte. 117 (Warwick Ave.) to South Atlantic St., expect alternating lane closures for construction, weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through mid-October.

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