Ahead of this weekend’s storm, we’ve been out this week inspecting roadways and cleaning catch basins, as well as readying vehicles and portable equipment. We’re closely monitoring the forecast and will be ready to call in crews as needed throughout the weekend to address any issues with street flooding or downed limbs or trees. Avoid any unnecessary travel and stay safe.
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Diamond Hill Road and Douglas Pike Bridges over I-295, Cumberland/Smithfield
Daytime drainage work at the Douglas Pike Bridge, carrying Route 7 (Douglas Pike) over I-295, will require a left lane closure, Monday-Friday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Route 7 South, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Route 7 North. No lane closures are scheduled at the Diamond Hill Road Bridge, carrying Route 114 (Diamond Hill Road) over I-295. However, expect frequent truck access in/out of the work zones for ongoing construction, Monday-Saturday (October 3) from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Bridge Group 18C_R – Frenchtown, East Greenwich/ North Kingstown
Ongoing demolition of the South County Trail Bridge requires the closure of Route 4 North, from Exit 5 to Exit 7, with a signed detour in place, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. On a nightly basis, paving may also necessitate the closures of Exit 5 (Route 2) off Route 4 North, the on-ramp from Route 2 at Exit 5 off Route 4 South and Exit 7 (Frenchtown Road) off Route 4 South, Monday-Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Local police and flaggers remain to help guide traffic through the project area, with signed detours in place. Crews also will continue to install the permanent gas main over the Devil’s Foot Road Bridge as well as barrier and sidewalk.
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I-95 15 Bridges, Providence/Cranston/Warwick
On Friday, October 2 we are scheduled to slightly shift traffic as it enters the ramp from Route 10 South to I-95 North. Later that night at 9 p.m., we are scheduled to close the ramp through the early morning hours on Monday, October 5. This will allow us to connect a new bridge we have been building as part of this project to the remainder of the roadway leading to I-95 North. Please follow the signed detour by taking the ramp to I-95 South, Exit 31C (Jefferson Boulevard), turning left onto Jefferson Boulevard, then turning left again for the on-ramp to I-95 North.
Next week, prior to the extended weekend ramp closure, we’ll be doing wall and bridge work. Expect alternating lane closures on both directions of I-95, from Park Avenue to Thurbers Avenue, Sunday-Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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The I-95 ‘Missing Move’ and Quonset Ramps Construction, North Kingstown/East Greenwich
I-95/Route 4 Area
To facilitate construction of overhead sign foundations, alternating lane closures are scheduled on I-95 South, from Route 117 (Centerville Road) to Route 2 (Quaker Lane), Sunday-Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Route 403 Area
On Friday morning, September 25, we opened the new ramps from Route 403 to the Quonset Business Park and the Route 1 (Post Road) business district. Learn more here.
Median barrier repairs will require left lane closures on both directions of Route 403, between West Davisville Road and Post Road, Thursday night from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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Post Road & West Main Street Curb & Sidewalk, North Kingstown
Next week, scheduled operations on Route 1 (Post Road), from Oakdale Avenue to Huling Road, include overnight stormwater drain line installation and weekday road repair. Both will involve raised structures and narrowed lanes, with frequent vehicle access in/out of the work zone. Expect shoulder closures, with alternating one-way traffic, Sunday-Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. and partial lane closures, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for these operations.
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Route 37 Improvements, Cranston/Warwick
Bridge Group 51C: I-295 to Pontiac Avenue and from Amtrak to Post Road
Bridge work next week at this project involves the closure of Route 2 (New London Avenue) North and South under Route 37, Sunday night from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Motorists should also expect a right lane closure on Route 37 under Glen Hills Drive, Sunday-Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Bridge demolition requires a left lane closure on Route 37 West over Amtrak, Sunday-Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., and single lane closures on the Route 37 East on-ramp to Post Road and both directions of Post Road at Route 37, Sunday-Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Motorists also can expect alternating lane closures for drainage work on Post Road at Route 37, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Most construction activity on this project is now complete. Next week, motorists can expect alternating lane closures for drainage work on both directions of Route 146, from Exit 7 (Route 116) to the Massachusetts line, Sunday-Thursday nights from 9 pm. to 6 a.m.
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School Street, Lincoln
School Street, from Kennedy Boulevard to Old River Road, will be closed to remove the existing pavement prior to resurfacing, Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please follow the signed detour. Crews also will install sidewalks weekdays during the same time. This will require a one-way alternating traffic pattern from Kennedy Boulevard to Berkshire Road. A police detail and flaggers will be on hand to assist local traffic around the ongoing construction.
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Warwick Corridor Project
Due to the impending adverse weather, no Saturday work is scheduled for this project. Next week, operations will continue on Route 113 (Main Avenue) and Route 1 (Post Road) and start on Route 117 (West Shore Road). Expect a lane shift on Main Avenue, from Greenwich Avenue to West Shore Road, Monday-Friday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crews will focus on excavating existing sidewalks and driveways, as well as forming and placing new concrete. Once existing curbing is removed, new curbing will be installed, and loam and seed will be placed.
On Post Road, expect a right lane closure from Main Avenue to the Airport Connector, Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to placing loam and seed, crews will excavate, fine grade, and form sidewalks with new concrete. Crews will also remove and install concrete curbing. On West Shore Road, within a lane shift from Long Street to Main Avenue, crews will sawcut and remove existing curbing and sidewalks, Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. On or about October 4, we are scheduled to begin milling and paving on Main Avenue, from Greenwich Avenue to West Shore Road. Stay tuned.
In-water construction continues at the Washington Bridge Rebuild project during daytime hours. Crews are also continuing foundation work for the west abutment.
We are installing 32 drilled shafts that will form the foundation of the new bridge. Each shaft will extend approximately 130 feet to bedrock, creating a support system for the bridge’s piers and abutments. At present, six drilled shafts have been installed and concrete placed inside them. Vibration and noise monitoring as well as erosion control are in place.
Expect the closures of up to two lanes for preventative bridge maintenance on I-195 East over the Washington Bridge, Sunday-Thursday nights, September 27-October 1, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Exits 2B, 2C and 2D off I-195 East will remain open. We’ll also have up to two lanes closed on I-195 West over the Washington Bridge, Sunday-Thursday nights, September 27-October 1, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Eastbound and westbound preventative bridge maintenance operations will be on separate nights as weather permits.
Bridge preservation work is also scheduled at the Providence River (Iway) Bridge. It will involve up to two lanes closed on I-195 West, from just before the Iway Bridge to just after Exit 1B (Eddy Street), and on I-95 North, from just before Thurbers and Allens avenues to the I-195 split, Sunday-Thursday nights, September 27-October 1, and October 4-8, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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