RIDOT Considers Signs to Make Roundabouts Easier to Navigate
By: Rob Borkowski on February 27, 2018 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI, Uncategorized
WARWICK, RI — RIDOT is studying whether installing signs will help people navigate the Apponaug Roundabouts easier. “We’re looking to add signage to help direct drivers to their destinations as […]
Apponaug Four Corners Crosswalks Install Continues
By: Rob Borkowski on September 12, 2017 in News to You
Traffic through the Apponaug Four Corners Roundabout (Greenwich Ave./Post Road), narrowed Sept. 5 as the first half of stamped concrete crosswalks were poured, will stay that way another week as the second half is poured Sept. 15.
Apponaug Four Corners Crosswalks Installed This Week
By: Rob Borkowski on September 5, 2017 in News to You
WARWICK, RI — Traffic through the Apponaug Four Corners Roundabout (Greenwich Ave./Post Road) will narrow starting Wednesday, RIDOT reports. The agency advises motorists to expect narrowed lanes in the area for two […]
RIDOT: Curbing, Sidewalk Work Slated for Apponaug This Week
By: Rob Borkowski on August 7, 2017 in News to You
The RI Department of Transportation’s work on the final elements of the Apponaug Circulator Project continues this week with curbing work at the Apponaug Four Corners roundabout and on Post Road through the village.
RIDOT: Post Road Apponaug Going One Lane, Pedestrian Friendly
By: Rob Borkowski on July 26, 2017 in News to You
With six weeks left till the Apponaug Circulator Project wraps Sept. 8, RIDOT has reminded drivers that Post Road is narrowing to one lane soon, and isn’t meant to be the primary eastern route through the village any longer.
Apponaug Four Corners: Front Step Point of View
By: Rob Borkowski on May 22, 2017 in News to You
Rick Barton has watched Apponaug Four Corners from the front steps of his Post Road apartment throughout the last two years of work on the $29.9 million Apponaug Circulator Project, and he’s been enjoying himself, he says, with only a few complaints.
Apponaug Circulator: Lane Closures Expected Till May 31, Video Tour
By: Rob Borkowski on May 19, 2017 in News to You
Single lane closures at Apponaug Village roundabouts, required to allow stamped concrete crosswalks to cure, have not been popular with many motorists, and Mayor Scott Avedisian is asking for patience as the restrictions are expected to last until May 31.
Apponaug Project Update, Photos, By The Numbers
By: Rob Borkowski on May 16, 2017 in News to You
WARWICK, RI — The $29.9 million Apponaug Circulator Project, expected to wrap up Sept. 8, remains ahead of schedule, with continuing construction requiring lane closures and some traffic snarls during high-traffic hours. […]
Veterans Memorial Drive, Extension Going Two-Way Nov. 22
By: Rob Borkowski on November 17, 2016 in News to You
With Post Road East opened to two way traffic Wednesday, the RIDOT is turning to plans to do the same for Veterans Memorial Drive and Veterans Memorial Drive Extension Nov. 22, re-routing the main flow of traffic around Apponaug instead of directly through.
Apponaug Construction Update: Oct. 24-28
By: Rob Borkowski on October 25, 2016 in News to You
Work continues on the $29.9 million ApponaugCirculator Project night and day this week, touching on highway lighting on Post Road, gas main work on Centerville Road and landscaping throughout.
Warwick Drivers Tackle New Apponaug Traffic Routes
By: Rob Borkowski on October 14, 2016 in News to You, Uncategorized
A few Friday morning commuters hesitated at the yield areas near the newly opened roundabout at Greenwich Avenue and Veterans Memorial Drive (the Dunkin Donuts), and needed a patrolman’s direction at the new two-way option up Greenwich Avenue at Apponaug Four Corners, but officers posted throughout the area reported a smooth transition as the new changes took effect.
WPD: Veterans Memorial Drive Extension Opens Friday, Greenwich Avenue Going Two-Way
By: Rob Borkowski on October 12, 2016 in News to You, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
RIDOT will open the westbound section of the Veterans Memorial Drive Extension, the new roadway segment in Apponaug, in the early hours of Friday morning, and motorists should beware that Greenwich Avenue near Apponaug Four Corners will now be open to two-way traffic, Warwick Police report.
RIDOT Opening Westbound Veterans Memorial Drive Extension Next Week
By: Rob Borkowski on October 5, 2016 in News to You
RIDOT is scheduled to open the westbound section of the Veterans Memorial Drive Extension, the new roadway segment in Apponaug, during the week of Oct. 11, the first step in establishing two-way traffic through the Apponaug Circulator project this fall.
Two-Way Traffic Takes Effect in Apponaug Roundabouts This Fall
By: Rob Borkowski on August 24, 2016 in Uncategorized
WARWICK, RI — After RIDOT opens the latest Apponaug Circulator Project roundabout at the Rte. 117 (Centerville Road), Rte. 115 (Toll Gate Road) and Gilbane Street intersection today, work continues to […]
Council OKs Return of Stop Signs to Namquid Drive, Spring Green Road Rotary
By: Rob Borkowski on August 17, 2016 in News to You, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
The City Council unanimously voted Monday to re-install stop signs at the rotary intersection of Namquid Drive and Spring Green Road, where yield signs have held sway for a year, acting on the pleas of worried neighbors armed with stories of serious crashes, near misses and precarious driveway exits.
Conversion of Tollgate-Centerville Road Crossroad to Roundabout Begins
By: Rob Borkowski on June 6, 2016 in News to You
Warwick, RI — The $29.9 million Apponaug Circulator Project continues on-schedule with the beginning conversion of the Tollgate-Centerville Road intersection to a roundabout, ongoing resurfacing of Veterans Memorial Drive and wire relocation […]
RIDOT: Lane Shifts as Road Work Continues throughout City
By: Rob Borkowski on May 2, 2016 in News to You
Warwick, RI — The RIDOT has closed a lane headed north near the Rte. 113 overpass toward the Airport on Post Road before New England Tech as the agency performs road work […]
Main Avenue Lane Closures, Two Lanes Shut on Veterans Memorial Drive
By: Rob Borkowski on April 1, 2016 in News to You
This week a number of construction-related lane closures took effect to accommodate the relocation of Main Avenue, part of the expansion of T.F. Green Airport and the resurfacing of Veterans Memorial Drive, part of the Apponaug Circulator Project.
Two Lanes of Veterans Memorial Drive Shutting Down April 1
By: Rob Borkowski on March 24, 2016 in News to You
Warwick, R.I. — RIDOT plans to start reconstruction of the north side of Veterans Memorial Drive April as the $29.9 million Apponaug Circulator Project continues, shutting down those two lanes for […]
Lane Shifts, Temp. Lane Closure Possible on Greenwich Ave. This Week
By: Rob Borkowski on February 15, 2016 in News to You
Commutes on Rte. 2 and Greenwich Avenue may take some extra time this week as overhead wires are moved on the former and repairs are made on the I-295 bridge over the latter, RIDOT reports.
RIDOT: Street Light, Drainage Work Continues This Week in Apponaug
By: Rob Borkowski on February 10, 2016 in News to You
Warwick, RI — RIDOT will shift lanes on Centerville Road East from Diamond Hill Road to Route 115 (Toll Gate Road) for new traffic lights and close two lanes on Veterans Memorial Drive, from […]
RIDOT: Apponaug Project On-Budget, Ahead of Schedule
By: Rob Borkowski on January 21, 2016 in News to You
Warwick, RI — RIDOT’s $29.9 million Apponaug Circulator Project is a month ahead of schedule and on-budget, with roundabouts shaping up at four major intersections, and two-way traffic scheduled to begin on […]
RIDOT: Toll Gate Road Going Down to Gravel Before Resurfacing Thursday
By: Rob Borkowski on October 26, 2015 in News to You
This week the RIDOT’s $29.9 million Apponaug Circulator Project starts work on the westbound side of Centerville Road from Toll Gate Road to Warwick Executive Park.
Apponaug Circulator Project Ahead of Schedule
By: Rob Borkowski on September 30, 2015 in News to You
RIDOT’s Apponaug Circulator Project got a boost when engineers decided to take advantage of an opening in the work schedule to put in new water lines along Post Road in front of City Hall this summer, instead of a year from now.
Cumberland Farms Execs Bullish on Apponaug Four Corners Store
By: Rob Borkowski on September 29, 2015 in Business
Mayor Scott Avedisian walked the new Apponaug Four Corners Cumberland Farms at 3335 Post Road with local managers Friday morning, getting a look at the latest business to take advantage of the Apponaug Circulator Project’s promised travel improvements.
City, State Officials Seek Balms for Apponaug Circulator Hassles
By: Rob Borkowski on August 13, 2015 in Business, News to You
Warwick, RI – A year after the $29.9 million Apponaug Circulator Project broke ground, some business owners say construction-generated traffic is harming their livelihoods as the Mayor’s office and one State Representative look for […]
RIDOT: Kettle Street at Greenwich Avenue Closes Aug. 24
By: Rob Borkowski on August 10, 2015 in News to You
The RIDOT reports that on Monday, Aug. 24, Kettle Street at Greenwich Avenue will close permanently.
RIDOT Begins Airport Improvement Work, Adds Traffic Advisories
By: Rob Borkowski on July 1, 2015 in News to You
The RIDOT has announced a number of ongoing and new traffic advisories throughout the city as the department works on Rte. 95, the continuing Apponaug Circulator Project, and, now, improvements to TF Green Airport.
Post Road Lanes Closed Monday, Tuesday for Apponaug Project Pavement Removal
By: Rob Borkowski on June 15, 2015 in News to You
The RIDOT is closing lanes on Post Road this week, starting with the eastbound section today, from West Shore Road to Veterans Memorial Drive, until 4:30 p.m. for pavement removal as the the $29.9 million Apponaug Circulator Project continues.
RIDOT Lists Lane Closures Throughout Warwick Thursday, Friday
By: Rob Borkowski on May 14, 2015 in News to You
Warwick, RI – Road construction in the city, including work on the continuing $29.9 million Apponaug Circulator Project, will add a few new wrinkles for local drivers in addition to previously […]
Apponaug Traffic Update, March 30 through April 4
By: Joe Hutnak - editorjoe.warwick@gmail.com on March 31, 2015 in Business, News to You
Warwick, RI — Here’s the schedule of planned work for the Apponaug area for March 30 through April 4, 2015, weather permitting.
Delays, Lane Closures As Apponaug Work Enters Spring Phase
By: Rob Borkowski on March 23, 2015 in News to You
The $29.9 million Apponaug Circulator Project continues as the first days of spring get underway, with lane closures and traffic delays expected through the project area this week.
DOT: Apponaug Roundabouts Part of State-wide Safety Redesign
By: Rob Borkowski on February 11, 2015 in Business, News to You
The roundabout was an unending spiral traffic purgatory for the Griswolds, but DOT officials say the interchanges are cheaper and safer than intersections, and they’re gradually replacing the state’s major junctions, including Apponaug’s.
Need to Know Basics: Apponaug Alerts, Council, Sleet
By: Rob Borkowski on January 12, 2015 in News to You
Warwick, RI – The week starts out with a lot of activity on the government, traffic and weather scenes. Let’s have a look: Apponaug Traffic alerts – The $29.9 million […]
Apponaug Traffic Update, Jan. 12 through 17
By: Joe Hutnak - editorjoe.warwick@gmail.com on in Business, News to You
Warwick, RI — Lane restrictions and potential traffic delays are expected this week through the area of the $29.9 million Apponaug Circulator Project, as work continues on the project to […]
Apponaug Circulator Project Reshaping Downtown Warwick
By: Rob Borkowski on January 6, 2015 in Business, News to You
At about six months into DOT’s three-year, $29.9 million Apponaug Circulator Project, Apponaug is showing signs of significant change.
Apponaug Traffic Update, Jan. 5 through 10
By: Joe Hutnak - editorjoe.warwick@gmail.com on January 5, 2015 in Business, News to You
Warwick, RI — Traveling through Apponaug this week? Be prepared with this list of lane closures through the Circulator Project area.
Police ID Man Killed in Apponaug Construction Accident
By: Rob Borkowski on November 14, 2014 in Business, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
Warwick, RI – Warwick Police have identified the man killed early Nov. 12 in an accident while working on the Apponaug Circulator Project as Paulo Matos, 45, of 128 Slate […]
Use These Roadwork Alerts to Avoid Traffic Trouble Spots in Warwick
By: Joe Hutnak - editorjoe.warwick@gmail.com on October 6, 2014 in Business, News to You
Warwick, RI — Here’s the rundown of what’s happening in Apponaug and other areas of Warwick for the week of Oct. 6 to 11.
Apponaug Traffic Update, Sept. 22 through 27
By: Joe Hutnak - editorjoe.warwick@gmail.com on September 22, 2014 in Business, News to You
Warwick, RI — Here’s the list of lane closures and other news from the Apponaug Circulator Project for Sept. 22 to 27.