Politics & Government
DOT: Delays Expected Sunday On Rte. 295 During Work For New Traffic Pattern
Workers to set up new traffic pattern between exits 9 and 10.
OK, Smithfield drivers — plan your Sunday travels carefully, and be prepared for some changes if you're headed north on Rte. 295.
As part of the reconstruction of the Blackstone Viaduct between Exit 9 (Route 146) and Exit 10 (Route 122/Mendon Road) on I-295 in Cumberland/Lincoln, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has announced overnight work to set up a new traffic pattern will start Sunday, Nov, 18 at about 9 p.m.
According to the DOT, Motorists should expect delays. The new traffic pattern should be in effect by the morning commute on Monday, Nov. 19.
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With the new traffic pattern, the left high speed lane will be closed, with the two existing right lanes of the I-295 Northbound mainline remaining open. Truck traffic will no longer be directed to the left lane of I-295 Northbound, and Exit 10 will be open to all traffic.
As with all construction activity, these modifications are weather dependent and subject to change.
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