WEST WARWICK, RI — RIDOT will close the Providence Street Bridge over Rte. 295 Monday and Tuesday nights from from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. to prepare for the structurally deficient bridge’s demolition and replacement this summer.
The closures will allow RIDOT to install supports under the Providence Street Bridge. RIDOT plans to use accelerated bridge construction methods on the project and will schedule an extended weekend closure in late summer to demolish the old bridge and move the new one into place. The entire project is scheduled to finish in spring 2025.
During the closures this week, motorists are advised to follow signed detours using Route 2, Route 113 (East Avenue) and River Street to connect New London Avenue and Providence Street. Local access will be maintained on Providence Street and New London Avenue.
The Providence Street Bridge was built in 1968 and carries 10,500 vehicles per day, according to RIDOT.
The project is part of RhodeWorks, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Author: Rob Borkowski
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