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Apponaug Traffic Pattern Makes Smooth Switch; WPD Monitoring This Week

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The new two-way option at Apponaug Four Corners, up Greenwich Avenue toward Dunkin Donuts, got a little traffic Friday morning.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The new two-way option at Apponaug Four Corners, up Greenwich Avenue toward Dunkin Donuts, got a little traffic Friday morning.
WARWICK, RI — Hesitant morning commuters navigated the newly opened roundabout at Greenwich Avenue and Veterans Memorial Drive  and the new two-way option up Greenwich Avenue at Apponaug Four Corners, with a few officers monitoring and occasionally directing traffic through the new byways.

The officers’ supervision is staying for the next seven days.

“We are very pleased at the progress this morning, said Capt. Brad Connor of the WPD Community Services Division, “We were able to open up the Veterans Memorial Drive Extension west bound earlier than anticipated which allowed for traffic to be diverted away from Apponaug Four Corners.”

“There will be an adjustment period as drivers get accustomed to the new pattern but officers will be on site 24 hours until next week to ensure the motorist’ safety, Connor said.

Connor and Warwick Police urge motorists to take it slow and follow the new signs and road markings.

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski]
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Veterans Memorial Drive Extension, as seen facing the roundabout connecting the road with Veterans Memorial Drive and Greenwich Avenue, on Friday morning.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Cars turn down the new Veterans Memorial Drive Extension Friday morning after the new roundabout at the corner of Greenwich Avenue and Veterans Memorial Drive opened on all sides.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Cars turn down the new Veterans Memorial Drive Extension Friday morning after the new roundabout at the corner of Greenwich Avenue and Veterans Memorial Drive opened on all sides.
 

 

Rob Borkowski
Author: Rob Borkowski

Rob has worked as reporter and editor for several publications, including The Kent County Daily Times and Coventry Courier, before working for Gatehouse in MA then moving home with Patch Media. Now he's publisher and editor of WarwickPost.com. Contact him at editor@warwickpost.com with tips, press releases, advertising inquiries, and concerns.

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