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We have several traffic pattern changes beginning tonight with closures starting at 9 p.m. and the changes going into effect during the overnight and early morning hours on Saturday. All are for important bridge rehabilitation/replacement projects. They include lane shifts on I-95 near Route 10 on the Cranston/Providence line, a traffic shift on Route 113 in Warwick, lane shifts and a detour for two local bridges over I-95 in Providence, and a temporary closure of a section of Devil’s Foot Road in North Kingstown.

Diamond Hill Road and Douglas Pike Bridges over I-295, Cumberland/Smithfield

Construction activity continues at the Diamond Hill Road and Douglas Pike Bridges along I-295 in Cumberland and Smithfield with no traffic restrictions.

East Main Road Pavement Improvements, Middletown

Over the next two weeks, we’ll continue to remove and install new concrete curbing and reconstruct the drainage structures on East Main Road between Mitchell’s Lane and Oliphant Lane. Travelers can expect shifted lanes during the daytime, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

I-95 15 Bridges, Providence/Cranston/Warwick

Two operations for this project are expected to take place starting Friday night, May 16:

All travel lanes on I-95 North and South at the Route 10 interchange in Cranston will be shifted to the right through 2026. The change is related to the ongoing I-95 15 Bridges project and is being done in advance of work to rebuild the I-95 and Route 10 interchange.

We’ll begin making traffic pattern changes to the Broad Street Bridge and the Eddy Street Bridge, which carry local streets over I-95 in Providence. Traffic on the Broad Street bridge will be shifted to one side and the bike lane is temporarily closed. One sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians. Cyclists should dismount and walk their bikes over the bridge. We’ll also close a portion of the nearby Eddy Street Bridge and establish a detour for southbound traffic. Access to Byfield Street, which runs parallel to I-95 will be closed from Eddy Street. These traffic changes will remain in effect through 2028.

There will be overnight alternating lane closures next week on I-95, from Park Avenue to Thurbers Avenue for bridge work, Sunday through Thursday nights, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

I-95 North Viaduct, Providence

Because of the forecast for adverse weather this weekend, and to avoid any effects on Memorial Day weekend traffic, the work to change traffic patterns on the I-95 North service road at the Providence Viaduct project will now take place on Friday night, May 30. Learn more.

Next week, motorists can expect alternating lane closures for milling, paving and highway sign installation on both directions of I-95 from Exit 36 to Exit 39, Sunday through Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.



We’ll need to temporarily close Exit B/C/D off I-95 North to demolish bridge piers, Saturday night from midnight to Sunday morning at 6 a.m., and Sunday through Thursday nights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Follow signed detour.

Little Compton/Tiverton Pavement Improvements 

Alternating lane closures will be needed for sign work along Route 77 (Main Road), from Central Avenue to Bridgeport Road, Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Project wide landscaping and removal of existing traffic signal equipment on Main Road at Highland Road has been completed, while retaining wall installation at the back of the sidewalk and drainage work is scheduled along Main Road and Highland Road, respectively. 

Route 6/10 Interchange Reconstruction, Providence

Next week, work will continue on Route 10 North and South between the flyover ramp and Atwells Avenue to apply protective seal coating on the median barrier at this project, which will require a left lane closure on Monday through Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Route 37 Improvements, Cranston/Warwick/Johnston

Cranston Canyon/Bridge Group 51B: I-295 area

Next week, there will be overnight alternating lane closures on I-295 North in the vicinity of Route 37 for lane striping, Sunday through Tuesday nights, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. On I-295 North, from Exit 7 to Exit 9, there will be alternating lane closures for guardrail installation, Sunday through Thursday nights, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

During the daytime on I-295 North, from Phenix Ave. to Exit 9, there will be alternating lane closures for landscaping, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Bridge construction will continue on Cranston Street below Route 37, which will require alternating one-way traffic between Sherman Avenue and Overbrook Drive, Monday through Friday, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Route 146 Reconstruction Project, Lincoln/North Smithfield

Overnight lane and temporary ramp closures will continue next week for bridge construction at the I-295 and Route 146 interchange, Sunday through Thursday nights, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. There will be alternating lane closures on Route 99 South over Route 146 during the same timeframe.

Daytime road construction will take place on Route 146, from Exit 10 to the Massachusetts line requiring alternating lane closures, Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sayles Hill Road eastbound will be temporarily closed, from Route 146 to Iron Mine Hill Rd. weekdays, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Follow signed detours.

School Street Pavement Improvements, Lincoln

Utility work is scheduled on School Street in Lincoln from Old River Road to Main Street, weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. with one-lane alternating traffic. Weekday road closures are expected to begin on June 2.

Work includes water and sewer line replacement, accessibility improvements, and paving.

Tower Hill Road Bridge and Paving, North/South Kingstown

We recently replaced the northbound and southbound Tower Hill Road bridges on Route 1 at Route 138 over two consecutive weekends using accelerated bridge construction methods, saving motorists years of lane shifts and closures.

Overnight work on Route 1, from Shermantown Road to the Route 4 split will take place on Sunday – Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists can expect alternating lane closures and temporary ramp closures for a variety of construction-related activities and utility work. Ramps may be temporarily closed.

Warwick Corridor Project

Beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 16, all travel lanes on Route 113 (East Avenue) where it passes over I-95 and I-295 in Warwick will be shifted on to the eastbound side of the bridge. There will be one travel lane in each direction while we use accelerated bridge construction methods to begin demolition and replacement of the westbound side of the bridges. On I-95 and I-295, there will be alternating lane closures Sunday through Thursday nights, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.

All ramps and exits will remain open, with the exception of Route 113 East to I-95 North. That ramp was closed in early May, and it will remain closed for the rest of the year.

Washington Bridge & I-195, East Providence/ Providence

Next week, bridge preservation work will take place on I-195 East and West, between the Providence River Bridge and Exit 1, Sunday through Thursday nights, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Additionally, ongoing bridge maintenance will require up to two lanes closed on I-195 West, from Broadway to the Gano Street on-ramp, Tuesday and Thursday nights, May 20 and 22, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.

The following week, overnight Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) system installation work is scheduled with up to two lanes closed on I-195 East, from Exit 1A to Exit 1B-C, and I-195 West, from the Potter Street overpass to the Gano Street off-ramp, Tuesday through Thursday nights, May 27 – 29, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Bridge demolition activities continue on portions of the old bridge over the river. In accordance with CRMC guidelines, barges are being used to collect construction debris. Any debris that enters the water will be removed. Barges will then be towed to land for transfer into trucks for offsite disposal. Over the next week, work will progress from the East Providence shoreline area westward toward the center of the river. Demolition work will take place weekdays only from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. No work is currently planned after 4 p.m. to avoid any disruptive noise during evening hours.