Politics & Government
RIDOT Lists Traffic, Construction Schedule
The state Department of Transportation posts its weekly list of projects and traffic pattern changes scheduled through Friday, February 18.
Interstate 95:
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.
Warwick/West Warwick: I-95 NB & SB at Exit 8, lanes shifted to the left. Use caution entering and exiting.
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R.I. Rte. 10:
At the Union Ave. Bridge, the highway will be closed for beam placement from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the following nights:
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- Sunday: Rte. 10 NB & SB
- Monday: Rte. 10 NB only
- Tuesday-Thursday nights: Rte. 10 NB & SB
All traffic will use the Union Ave. exit and immediately return to the highway. Expect congestion; use I-95 to bypass the closure area.
Local Roads:
Glocester: The Chestnut Hill Road Bridge is closed through late summer 2011 for rehabilitation. Follow signed detour using Rte. 44 (Putnam Pike) and Pine Orchard Rd.
Lincoln: The Wilbur Road Bridge over Route 146 is closed for rehabilitation through Summer 2011. Signed detours in place.
Pawtucket: Pleasant St., from Division St. to Jenks Way, is closing on Monday for Pawtucket River Bridge construction. Follow signed detours.
Newport/Jamestown: Rte. 138 EB and WB on the Pell (Newport) Bridge, lane closures are possible for painting and steel repairs by the R.I. Turnpike & Bridge Authority, Monday- Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. At least one lane in each direction will remain open.
For up-to-date information on road closures and construction, visit the RIDOT website.
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