= Denotes projects that are part of RIDOT's Economic Recovery Program, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Interstate Highway Restrictions

»Full highway closures

Providence: I-95 NB & SB, from Exit 19 (NB: I-195; SB: Eddy St.) to Exit 21 (NB: Broadway; SB: Atwells Ave.), the highway will be closed for bridge construction Sunday-Tuesday nights from 11 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Lane closures will begin at 8 p.m. each night. Use Rte. 10 to bypass the construction area or follow signed city detours. I-95 SB hospital traffic use Exit 21.

Providence: I-195 WB after Exit 2 (South Main St.), access to I-95 SB only due to bridge construction, Sunday-Tuesday nights from 11 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Motorists wishing to access I-95 NB must use Exit 2 and follow city detour using South Main St., Steeple St. and Memorial Blvd. to on-ramp near Providence Place Mall.

»traffic pattern changes

West Greenwich: I-95 SB, between Exit 6 (Rte. 3) and Exit 5 (Rte. 102), the split-lane traffic pattern on I-95 SB will be removed on Saturday, but all lanes will be shifted to the left. This will eliminate the oversized truck detour route.

» overnight

Hopkinton/Richmond: I-95 NB and SB from Connecticut state line to Exit 3 (Rte. 138), various left lane closures and possible ramp closures for construction, Sunday-Tuesday nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Pawtucket: I-95 NB, from Exit 27 (Downtown) and Exit 28 (School St.), possible shoulder closures for bridge repair, Sunday-Tuesday nights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Possible partial lane closures on nearby city streets as well.

Pawtucket: I-95, from Exit 26 (Lonsdale Ave.) and Exit 29 (Broadway), expect alternating lane closures for bridge inspections from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on the following nights:

• Sunday: I-95 SB only
• Monday: I-95 NB only  

Providence: I-95 NB & SB, from Exit 20 (NB: Point St.; SB: I-195) to Exit 22 (Downtown), alternating lane closures for bridge inspection, Sunday-Tuesday nights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

West Greenwich: I-95 SB, between Exit 6 (Rte. 3) and Exit 5 (Rte. 102), right lane closed for bridge work, Friday (November 20) & Sunday nights from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.

» Weekday

Hopkinton/Richmond: I-95 NB and SB from Connecticut state line to Exit 3 (Rte. 138), expect shoulder closures due to guardrail work, Monday-Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Warwick: I-95 NB, from Exit 10 (Rte. 117) to Exit 12 (Rte. 113), expect construction on the right shoulder, and on I-295 from I-95 to Exit 1 (Rte. 113), expect construction on the left shoulder for electrical work, Monday-Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

» Continuing

Pawtucket: I-95 between Exits 27 (George St.) and 28 (School St.) posted for use only by vehicles of less than 18 tons. Detours required for heavier vehicles.

West Greenwich: I-95 NB & SB between Exit 5 (Rte. 102) and Exit 6 (Rte. 3), motorists will find travel lanes shifted to the left for bridge construction.

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Other Limited Access Highway Restrictions

» overnight

Narragansett/South Kingstown: Rte. 1 NB & SB, from Wakefield exit to Salt Pond Rd. exit, possible lane restriction for striping, Sunday-Tuesday nights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

»weekday

Bristol/Portsmouth: Rte. 114 on the Mt. Hope Bridge, one lane of alternating traffic for bridge work by the R.I. Turnpike & Bridge Authority, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 Newport/Jamestown: Rte. 138 EB and WB on the Pell (Newport) Bridge, various single-lane closures for bridge inspection by the R.I. Turnpike & Bridge Authority, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 Warwick: Rte. 37 EB at Exit 2 (Rte. 2), left lane closed for construction, Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

»continuing

Narragansett/South Kingstown: Rte. 1, from Wakefield exit to Salt Pond Rd. exit, new traffic pattern in place due to bridge reconstruction. Left lane closed NB, and shifted lanes SB.

Portsmouth/Tiverton: Sakonnet Bridge (Rte. 24) posted for use by vehicles under 18 tons. Heavier vehicles must use alternate routes. The bridge is safe for passenger vehicles.

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Regional Restrictions

Metropolitan Providence

City of Providence street closures

» special closure

Providence: Kennedy Plaza closed for R.I. Public Transit Authority repaving. Bus stops have shifted to new locations. Click here to learn more.

» Overnight

  Johnston: Hartford Ave. (Rte. 6A) from Atwood Ave. (Rte. 5) to Old Pocasset Lane, various right lane closures for construction, Sunday-Wednesday nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

» Weekday

Providence: Dean St., from Atwells Ave. to West St., road closed for sidewalk construction, Monday-Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Follow detour. Road will be open SB only from 7-9 a.m.

Providence: Atwells Ave. EB & WB, from Knight St. to DePasquale Ave., lane closures possible for sidewalk construction, Monday-Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

» Continuing

Providence: The City of Providence has scheduled numerous resurfacing and reconstruction projects this fall. Click here for detailed information on all road and lane closure information in Providence.

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East Bay

» overnight & daytime

Barrington: Sowams Road, from County Rd to Crossways St., road closed for repaving, Monday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Tuesday night from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

» Overnight

 Barrington/Warren: Rte. 114 (County Rd., Main St.), from Sowams Rd. in Barrington to Crescent St. in Warren, one lane of alternating traffic due to paving, Tuesday night from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

» weekday

 Bristol/Portsmouth: Rte. 114 on the Mt. Hope Bridge, one lane of alternating traffic for bridge work by the R.I. Turnpike & Bridge Authority, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

» Continuing

 Barrington: Access to Mathewson Road from Rte. 114 (County Road) at the Barrington Bridge will be closed until late 2009 for construction of a retaining wall for the new bridge. Motorists should follow detour using Rumstick Road and Jennys Lane.

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Newport County

» Sakonnet river bridge project

Tiverton: Weekly updates of construction activities impacting local streets will be posted on the RIDOT website at www.dot.ri.gov. The following restrictions are scheduled:

• Evans Ave., from Main Rd. to Riverside Dr., a one-way alternating traffic pattern will be in effect for road work, Saturday from 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Expect rough road conditions with gravel surface.
• Riverside Dr. closed to through traffic for construction, Monday-Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local access to homes will be maintained at all times.
• Main Rd., in the area of Central Ave., periodic one-way alternating traffic pattern needed for construction, Monday-Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

» OVERNIGHT & DAYTIME

Middletown: West Main Rd. (Rte. 114) from Coddington Highway to John Kesson Lane, possible lane closures due to sidewalk and curbing reconstruction, Sunday nights, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.; Monday-Tuesday nights from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. and Monday-Wednesday daytime work from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

» weekday

 Newport/Jamestown: Rte. 138 EB and WB on the Pell (Newport) Bridge, various single-lane closures for bridge inspection by the R.I. Turnpike & Bridge Authority, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 Portsmouth/Bristol: Rte. 114 on the Mt. Hope Bridge, one lane of alternating traffic for bridge work by the R.I. Turnpike & Bridge Authority, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  Portsmouth: Bristol Ferry Rd. (Rte. 114) from the Mt. Hope Bridge to West Main Rd., possible right lane closures due to sidewalk and curbing reconstruction, Monday-Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

» continuing

Portsmouth/Tiverton: Sakonnet Bridge (Rte. 24) posted for use by vehicles under 18 tons. Heavier vehicles must use alternate routes. The bridge is safe for passenger vehicles.

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Northern RI and Blackstone Valley

» weekday

Smithfield: Rte. 44 (Putnam Pike) from Austin Ave. to West Greenville Rd., various lane closures for resurfacing, Monday-Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Woonsocket: Rte. 114 (Diamond Hill Rd.), from Social St. to Rte. 122 (Mendon Rd.), various shoulder closures for construction, Monday-Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

» Continuing

  Cumberland: Rte. 120 (Nate Whipple Highway) from Rte. 114 ( Hill Rd.) to Rte. 122 (Mendon Rd.), one lane of alternating traffic due to resurfacing, Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Lincoln: Wilbur Ave., one lane of alternating traffic on the bridge over Rte. 146.

North Smithfield: School St. Bridge over Rte. 146 closed to traffic, with a detour in place.

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South County

»Overnight

Narragansett/South Kingstown: Rte. 1 NB & SB, from Wakefield exit to Salt Pond Rd. exit, possible lane restriction for striping, Sunday-Tuesday nights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

»weekday

Westerly: Rte. 91 (Oak St./Westerly-Bradford Rd.) from Spuchy Dr. to State Highway Garage, various lane closures for construction, Monday-Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

» continuing

Hopkinton/Richmond: Bridge St. over the Wood River, closed to traffic due to bridge condition, detour in place.

Narragansett/South Kingstown: Rte. 1, from Wakefield exit to Salt Pond Rd. exit, new traffic pattern in place due to bridge reconstruction. Left lane closed NB, and shifted lanes SB.

Narragansett: On-ramp to Rte. 1 NB from corner of Rte. 108 (Pt. Judith Rd.), Woodruff Ave. and South Pier Rd. closed for construction until Fall 2010.

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West Bay

» Overnight

West Greenwich: Weaver Hill Rd. at I-95 overpass near Rte. 3, road closed for bridge work, Sunday from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.

» Weekday

Cranston: Rte. 37 EB at Exit 2 (Rte. 2), left lane closed for construction, Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

» continuing

West Greenwich: Weaver Hill Rd. at I-95 overpass near Rte. 3, temporary lane closures possible, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., for bridge rehabilitation.

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