Rhode Island Department of Transportation

🛣️Get a better look at the proposed improvements as part of the I-95 15 Bridges project, which we kicked off today thanks to the hard work of our Congressional Delegation in securing the state’s largest-ever federal grant of $251 million toward the project!

Our project web page has before and after images of some of the improvements, such as completely redesigning the Route 10 and I-95 interchange and transforming a portion of Route 10 east of Elmwood Avenue into a boulevard.

See: www.ridot.net/The-I-95-15

🚧REMINDER🚧

Starting tonight at 7:00 p.m., RIDOT will begin an extended weekend closure affecting a short portion of I-295 in Warwick, West Warwick and Cranston for the replacement of the Providence Street Bridge.

A combination of full highway closures and lane closures are scheduled throughout that weekend and into the early work week.
All lanes will be open for the Monday (August 19) and Tuesday (August 20) rush hours, and all lanes will be restored by 6 a.m. on Tuesday.

Detours will be in place, and motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3STC8zv

Upcoming:

On Friday night, August 16, RIDOT will begin an extended weekend closure affecting a short portion of I-295 in Warwick, West Warwick and Cranston for the replacement of the Providence Street Bridge.

A combination of full highway closures and lane closures are scheduled throughout that weekend and into the early work week. All lanes will be open for the Monday (August 19) and Tuesday (August 20) rush hours, and all lanes will be restored by 6 a.m. on Tuesday.

Detours will be in place, and motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WzGFIh

Today we celebrated the largest-ever federal grant of $251 million to help us address 15 bridges along the I-95 and Route 10 corridor that carry a combined 185,000 vehicles per day.

The grant sends a clear message; it demonstrates the confidence the federal government has in the state’s ability to deliver high-quality projects.

The project will eliminate 9 more deficient bridges from our inventory and assures, along with our many other projects, that we’ll hit our 10 percent bridge deficient goal in 2026 as promised in the first 10 years of RhodeWorks. ✔️

Reminder:

RIDOT will be closing one lane on I-295 North at Route 146 in Lincoln starting tonight at 7:00 p.m. through tomorrow afternoon, August 15, at 1:00 p.m. for bridge construction.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3AoHYT3

REMINDER:

Starting at 8 p.m. tonight, - RIDOT will establish a new traffic pattern on Route 37 East between Natick Avenue and Glen Hills Drive in Cranston.

There will be alternating lane closures in this area until the new pattern is in place by 6 a.m. Wednesday morning.

All lanes on this section of Route 37 East will shift to the right onto newly constructed portions of four consecutive bridges that RIDOT built in the last year.

On Thursday night, August 15, the single lane of Route 37 West traffic will shift to the left.

This traffic pattern will be in place for approximately one year, followed by final milling and paving and shifting of traffic into its permanent alignment.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WY1sH2

RI.gov: Rhode Island Government The Official Web Site of the State of Rhode Island

🆕Travel Advisory:

Starting at 8 p.m. Tuesday night, August 13 - RIDOT will establish a new traffic pattern on Route 37 East between Natick Avenue and Glen Hills Drive in Cranston.

There will be alternating lane closures in this area until the new pattern is in place by 6 a.m. Wednesday morning.

All lanes on this section of Route 37 East will shift to the right onto newly constructed portions of four consecutive bridges that RIDOT built in the last year.

Two days later, on Thursday night, August 15, the single lane of Route 37 West traffic will shift to the left.

This traffic pattern will be in place for approximately one year, followed by final milling and paving and shifting of traffic into its permanent alignment.

Learn more:

RI.gov: Rhode Island Government The Official Web Site of the State of Rhode Island

Upcoming:

On Friday night, August 16, RIDOT will begin an extended weekend closure affecting a short portion of I-295 in Warwick, West Warwick and Cranston for the replacement of the Providence Street Bridge.

A combination of full highway closures and lane closures are scheduled throughout that weekend and into the early work week. All lanes will be open for the Monday (August 19) and Tuesday (August 20) rush hours, and all lanes will be restored by 6 a.m. on Tuesday.

Detours will be in place, and motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WzGFIh

Within 10 minutes, a car's interior temperature can heat up by as much as 20 degrees. Rolling down a window does little to keep a vehicle cool. 🌡️🥵

🐶🐈If you're traveling with a pet, avoid leaving them behind inside your vehicle to do outside tasks. You can keep your furry friend safe by leaving them at home, or by always taking them with you when leaving your vehicle.

You can prevent hot car deaths by always remembering to stop, look, and lock your vehicle.

As the hot summer days continue, we’re reminding you to always check your back seat before leaving your vehicle.

NHTSA reports that 11 children have died in the month of July alone from vehicular heat stroke.

Always double check your back seat before doing anything else. It could save a life.

Happy (belated) National Intern Day!

It's our pleasure to welcome students from many different educational backgrounds into our department to help them learn and enhance their knowledge of working in the public sector and the transportation industry.

Keep up the great work!

You can help keep Rhode Island’s roads clear of trash and debris! 🚮

RIDOT has three programs open to all Rhode Islanders that will keep litter off our roadways. With our programs, you can adopt your own piece of road or highway and make it beautiful for everyone. 🛣️

For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/465m3Mg

🆕Rhode Island's Congressional Delegation has secured $251 Million in federal funding to address 15 bridges along 10 miles of the I-95 corridor.

This federal funding will allow RIDOT to take a major step in addressing the I-95 corridor holistically while maintaining the safe and efficient movement of freight and multimodal users to arterial roads carried over interstates.

RIDOT plans call for replacing eleven bridges and eliminating four along the corridor.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3W4Br7h
Senator Jack Reed Senator Sheldon Whitehouse Representative Seth Magaziner Congressman Gabe Amo

RI Delegation Delivers Over $251 Million to Repair Critical Aging Bridges Along I-95 | U.S. Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island PROVIDENCE, RI -- Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation has unlocked another $251,150,000 in...

Happy Fourth of July, Rhode Island! 🎉

Remember to always celebrate responsibly.

No drinking and driving. Plan ahead for a safe ride home.

Have a safe and happy holiday!

Lanes closures are possible this afternoon and evening on Route 10 North and South near the Cranston Street exit for erosion repair work. Delays are possible; consider alternate routes.

As a reminder, the City of Providence has Exit 1A on I-195 East closed today in preparation for the city's Independence Day Celebration tonight.

When you celebrate America on the Fourth of July holiday, please remember to do so safely.

If you choose to drink, remember to plan ahead for a sober ride home. If you’re hosting a gathering, provide plenty of food and non-alcoholic beverages.

Travel Advisory:

Starting Sunday night, June 30 at 9 p.m. through early September, RIDOT is scheduled to mill then pave Route 1 (Tower Hill Road) South, from Shermantown Road in North Kingstown to the Oliver Stedman Government Center in South Kingstown.

To avoid disrupting summer beach traffic, construction operations will take place overnight on Sunday – Thursday nights, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Learn more ⬇️

RI.gov: Rhode Island Government The Official Web Site of the State of Rhode Island

Happening next week:

At the request of the City of Providence, Exit 1A (India Street) off I-195 East will be closed on Tuesday, July 2, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Rain date is Wednesday, July 3.

This will allow for the safe and orderly set up and breakdown and overall operation of the City's Independence Day 2024 celebrations near and at the Washington Bridge.

Motorists are encouraged to follow the signed detours directing them to Exit 1D (Route 103/Warren Avenue.)

Learn more ⬇️

RI.gov: Rhode Island Government The Official Web Site of the State of Rhode Island

Attention:

The Park & Ride charging stations on Rt. 117 in Warwick & Ashaway will be temporary shutdown due to the activation of new EV charging stations during the following dates:

Warwick: 7/2 - 7/5
Ashaway: 7/9 - 7/11

To locate nearby charging stations visit:

Notice: Park and Ride Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Temporary Shutdown Dates | Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources Notice: Park and Ride Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Temporary Shutdown Dates For Rt.117 Park and Ride (Warwick)Shutdown Dates: July 2nd to July 5th  For Ashaway Park and Ride (Hopkinton):Shutdown Dates: July 9th to July 11th  During the dates listed above, the Warwick Park and Ride and Asha...

🏀🏆Boston Celtics fans from Rhode Island took advantage of the convenient traffic-free train service to celebrate in Boston this past Friday by boarding at the Wickford Junction station in North Kingstown.

Rhode Island has four rail stations located statewide for convenient, traffic-free transportation.

Plan your next trip at: https://www.ridetherailsri.com

Update:

As of this past Friday, May 31, a lane split is in place on Route 146 North approaching the Sayles Hill Road intersection in North Smithfield.

Motorists continuing north only on Route 146 can use the left lane, traveling on a recently completed section of the new flyover bridge, instead of stopping at the traffic signal.

Motorists wishing to make a turn at the Sayles Hill Road intersection can use the right lane and the existing traffic signal.

Both lanes are available for Route 146 North through-traffic. Drivers should not suddenly change lanes at the split.

For more information, visit:

RI.gov: Rhode Island Government The Official Web Site of the State of Rhode Island

This evening, a new segment of the roundabout near the Henderson Bridge in East Providence will be open to traffic, providing a direct connection to North Broadway.

REMINDER:

Starting tonight, RIDOT will implement a lane split on Route 146 North approaching the Sayles Hill Road intersection in North Smithfield. Motorists continuing north only on Route 146 will use the left lane, traveling on a recently completed section of the new flyover bridge, instead of stopping at the traffic signal.

Motorists wishing to make a turn at the Sayles Hill Road intersection will need to use the right lane and the existing traffic signal.

Both lanes will be available for Route 146 North through-traffic. Drivers should not suddenly change lanes at the split.

For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/3R7mNuh

RI.gov: Rhode Island Government The Official Web Site of the State of Rhode Island

NEW:

Tomorrow afternoon, RIDOT will open a new segment of the roundabout near the Henderson Bridge in East Providence that will provide a direct connection to North Broadway.

This change will utilize the old Henderson Expressway, and is the final leg of the roundabout to open.

Learn more:

RI.gov: Rhode Island Government The Official Web Site of the State of Rhode Island

UPCOMING:

Starting on Friday night, May 31, RIDOT will implement a lane split on Route 146 North approaching the Sayles Hill Road intersection in North Smithfield. Motorists continuing north only on Route 146 will use the left lane, traveling on a recently completed section of the new flyover bridge, instead of stopping at the traffic signal.

Motorists wishing to make a turn at the Sayles Hill Road intersection will need to use the right lane and the existing traffic signal.

Both lanes will be available for Route 146 North through-traffic. Drivers should not suddenly change lanes at the split.

For more information, visit:

RI.gov: Rhode Island Government The Official Web Site of the State of Rhode Island

May is National Bike Safety Month, and nicer weather means more bike riders out on the roads.

Bikers and motorists alike have a shared responsibility to keep everyone safe when they’re on the road.

Remember to always wear a helmet and use caution when out for a ride. 🚲

Attention:

MassDOT advises us that it will reduce through-traffic on I-95 southbound from three lanes to two at the I-295 interchange for ramp improvements starting today, May 12, 2024.

The lane reduction will begin approximately 600 ft. south of the I-95 southbound off-ramp and will end south of the Clifton St. overpass.

This pattern will be in place for six months. Northbound will not be affected.

Reminder:

Starting tonight, a newly reconstructed ramp from Route 6 East to get to Route 10 South in Providence will be open to traffic.

The new ramp is in the same location as the old one, which was replaced as part of the overall Route 6/10 Interchange project.

The opening of the ramp means traffic will no longer need to follow the temporary exit that used a looping design and a portion of the Westminster Street Bridge.

For more information, visit:

RI.gov: Rhode Island Government The Official Web Site of the State of Rhode Island