Diamond Hill Road and Douglas Pike Bridges over I-295, Cumberland/Smithfield
Multiple operations are planned next week as we continue to build our new bridges. Expect up to two lanes closed to remove overhang brackets and forms on I-295 under Route 7 (Douglas Pike), and to shift temporary steel barriers in the right lanes, remove crash barrels and other temporary traffic control on I-295 South and restripe the existing traffic pattern to its original configuration on I-295 under Route 114 (Diamond Hill Road), Monday-Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Rhode Island Energy work prompts the closures of Route 7 South over I-295, Tuesday-Thursday nights from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., and a right lane on Route 114 over I-295, Tuesday and Wednesday nights from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Please follow signed detours during all closures.
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Bridge Group 18C_R – Frenchtown, East Greenwich/ North Kingstown
Overnight steel beam removal at the Frenchtown Road Bridge is scheduled next week at this project. It will require the closures of Route 4 North, from Exit 5 to Exit 7, and Frenchtown Road, from Route 2 to its on-ramp to Route 4 North, Monday and Tuesday nights, and Route 4 South, from Exit 9 to Exit 5, and Frenchtown Road, from Route 2 to its on-ramp to Route 4 North, Wednesday and Thursday nights, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Please follow signed detours during all closures. Crews also will place concrete at the center pier at the South County Trail Bridge and install fencing and do wall and sidewalk work at the Devil’s Foot Road Bridge. No additional lane closures are scheduled for these operations.
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I-95 15 Bridges, Providence/Cranston/Warwick
To allow us to build the new Route 10 North alignment and a temporary ramp, Exit 1C (I-95 South) off Route 10 North is currently closed with motorists following a signed detour. Next week, we are scheduled to continue demolishing the Jefferson Boulevard Bridge and the Eddy Street Bridge over I-95, with alternating lane closures from Route 37 to Thurbers Avenue, Sunday-Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. We also plan to place steel at the Huntington South Bridge over I-95 North, which will require lane closures on I-95 beginning at 8 p.m. and short duration detours of I-95 North approaching Exit 33 (Route 10) from midnight to 4:30 a.m., Monday-Thursday nights. We apologize in advance for any noise or other disruptions these operations may cause. Please follow signed detours during all closures.
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The I-95 ‘Missing Move’ and Quonset Ramps Construction, North Kingstown/East Greenwich
As a reminder, starting Thursday, April 9, for about two months, we need to temporarily close Route 4 South at its ramp from I-95 South (Exit 24B) for blasting activities associated with bedrock removal along the pathway where the new ramp between I-95 North and Route 4 South will be built. These temporary closures are scheduled weekdays between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. for about 10 minutes per day. During this operation, all lanes on I-95 South will remain open to traffic, but motorists should expect backups along I-95 South to Cowesett Road for about 20 minutes each day. Please plan extra time for travel or seek alternate routes.
On Friday night, April 10 at 9 p.m., through Saturday morning, April 11 at 5 a.m. we will set up a new traffic pattern on Route 4 North to create a safe work zone to build a new left-hand exit for I-95 South. All three lanes will shift to the right along Route 4 North approaching Exit 9A (Division Street East.) Once in place, they will shift back to their original alignment prior to merging with I-95 North. To establish this new traffic pattern, we need to close Exit 9B (Division Street West) off Route 4 North, with motorists following a signed detour via Centerville Road.
Next week as part of this project, expect alternating lane closures for guardrail improvements on I-95, in the vicinity of Exits 24A and 24B (Routes 2 and 4), Monday-Wednesday nights, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., and a left lane closure to remove median barrier on Route 2 (Quaker Lane), from James P. Murphy Highway/Warwick Farms Drive and the I-95 overpass, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Motorists should also expect frequent vehicle access in/out of the work zone for a weekday paving operation at the intersection of West Davisville Road and Compass Circle, Monday-Friday, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Post Road & West Main Street Curb & Sidewalk, North Kingstown
Our drainage and stormwater improvements continue next week at this project. Expect alternating lane closures with frequent vehicle access in/out of the work zone and possible temporary street parking, driveway and walkway restrictions along Route 1 (Post Road), from Camp Avenue to West Main Street, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rhode Island Energy gas main installation also requires partial lane closures, from Richard Smith Drive to West Main Street, Sunday-Thursday nights, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., and Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Starting Monday, April 13, through late July, North Kingstown Water is scheduled to begin installing water mains on Post Road, from Camp Avenue to West Main Street, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Route 37 Improvements, Cranston/Warwick
Bridge Group 51C: I-295 to Pontiac Avenue and from Amtrak to Post Road
Starting Monday night, April 6, we are scheduled to close Exit 3A (Route 1/Post Road South) off Route 37 East to begin demolition of the eastbound portion of the bridge carrying Route 37 over Post Road. With the ramp closed, all Route 37 traffic will be operating on the Route 37 westbound bridge. Demolition of the second half of the bridge is scheduled for later this year. Learn more here.
Ongoing bridge construction will require the closures of Route 5 under Route 37 to remove formwork Wednesday and Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., and Route 2 under Route 37, to install shielding and prepare for demolition, Sunday-Thursday nights from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Alternating lane closures are scheduled on Route 37 East over Route 5 to install reinforced concrete foundations that are placed at the end of a bridge approach slab to support it, Thursday night from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., and on Route 1 under Route 37 as we continue widening Post Road and removing the existing Route 37 East off-ramp, Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please follow signed detours during all closures.
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Route 146 Bridges, Lincoln
Expect right lane closures for barrier removal on Route 146, before and after the Twin River Road Bridge, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Next week at this project, we expect a full road closure or alternating lane closures along Route 99 South, from Exit 1 to the Route 146 South merge, for bridge repairs, Sunday-Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Continued road construction also warrants the possible nonconcurrent closures of Exits 18A and 18B off I-295 North and South, Exits 8A and 8B off Route 146 North and South, Route 146 North and South, from Exit 8A to Exit 8B, Route 146A North and South at Route 146, and the Route 146 North and South Service Roads, from Route 99 to Route 146A, Sunday-Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Please follow signed detours during all closures.
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School Street, Lincoln
School Street, from Old River Road (Route 126) to Main Street in Albion, remains closed to through traffic but open to local traffic, Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please follow the signed detour. While the road is closed, one crew has begun installing new drainage beginning near Main Street and proceeding toward Old River Road. Another crew is continuing to install the new sewer main within the project limits.
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Warwick Corridor Project
Overnight bridge work to remove overhang brackets and debris shielding will require alternating lane closures on I-95 North and South at the East Avenue overpass, Monday-Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists can also expect alternating lane closures as we continue our traffic signal and pedestrian crossing improvements at the intersection of Routes 2 and 113, Monday-Thursday nights from 7:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Other planned operations not requiring lane closures include barrier work on Route 113 at the I-95 and I-295 bridges and curb work under the I-95 bridge and in various project locations along Route 113.
Construction-related activities continue on the Washington Bridge Rebuild project, with design, survey, permit applications, the ordering of materials and mobilization of equipment.
Preconstruction design activities require alternating one-way traffic on Gano Street, from India Street to East Transit Street, Monday-Thursday nights, April 6-9, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.
On Monday and Wednesday nights, April 6 and 8, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., weather permitting, maintenance crews are scheduled to sweep the interstate, ramps and bridges along I-195, in a moving operation from I-95 to the Massachusetts line. They are also scheduled to clear vegetation on I-195 West, between Broadway and Valley Street, on Monday and Wednesday nights, April 13 and 15, with up to one lane closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Upcoming weigh-in-motion (WIM) system inspections will require alternating lane closures along I-195 East, from Gano Street to Route 114, and I-195 West, from Route 114 to Point Street, Sunday night, April 12 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
The approved in-water demolition and inspections have been completed. Next week, demolition crews will continue demobilization.
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