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Airport Connector One Lane at Jefferson Boulevard Starting Friday

[CREDIT: RIDOT] RIDOT will periodically close ramps during an Airport Connector paving project starting Tuesday night, July 5, 2022.

[CREDIT: RIDOT] RIDOT will periodically close ramps during an Airport Connector paving project starting Tuesday night, July 5, 2022.
[CREDIT: RIDOT] RIDOT will periodically close ramps during the Airport Connector paving project, in progress since July 5, 2022. Friday, RIDOT will shut the road down to one lane in both directions near the Jefferson Boulevard exit, pictured at right. That will remain in effect through the year.
WARWICK, RI — StartingFriday night, Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will cut the Airport Connector at the Jefferson Boulevard exit to one lane in both directions till year’s end.

The restriction is necessary for bridge work and installation of decorative features on the bridge as part of the Department’s $10.3 million project for landscaping and beautification of the Airport Connector. RIDOT’s goal is to improve the aesthetic appearance of the Airport Connector and its interchange with I-95 to create a positive first impression for Rhode Island visitors.

The project includes illuminated gateway signage, the planting of over 20,000 shrubs, trees, ornamental grasses and ground cover, new signage, sculptural fencing, and painting of concrete barrier.

RIDOT does not expect travel delays on the Airport Connector as a result of this change, but asks that motorists reduce their speed and drive carefully through the work zone.

All construction projects are subject to changes in schedule and scope depending on needs, circumstances, findings, and weather.

 

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