All RIDOT construction and maintenance activities are conducted as weather allows.

Interstate Highway Restrictions

New Iway Split

Providence: RIDOT has opened the Iway for traffic from Route 195 West to Route 95 South. The new split on Route 195 West is immediately after Exit 3 (Gano Street) and the Washington Bridge. Detailed information and maps can be found at www.dot.ri.gov.

Overnight

Providence: Route 195 westbound between Exit 5 (Route 103/Warren Avenue) and Route 95, possible lanes closures for Iway work, Sunday-Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Weekday

Hopkinton: Route 95 southbound at Connecticut state line, expect shoulder closure due to bridge washing, Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Pawtucket: Route 95 between Exits 27 (George Street) and 28 (School Street) posted for use only by vehicles of less than 18 tons. Detours required for heavier vehicles.

West Greenwich: Route 95 between Exits 5 (Route 102) and 6 (Route 3), lane shifts in place for Weaver Hill Road bridge rehabilitation project.

Other Limited Access Highway Restrictions

Overnight

South Kingstown: Route 1 from Route 138/Moorsefield Road to Oliver Stedman Government Complex, lane shifts in place due to landscape work in the median, Monday and Tuesday nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Weekday

Newport/Jamestown: Route 138 eastbound and westbound on the Pell (Newport) Bridge, various single-lane closures for bridge deck repair by the R.I. Turnpike & Bridge Authority, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

South Kingstown: Route 1, between Point Judith Road and Pond Street exits, expect shoulder closure for bridge washing Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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North Smithfield: Route 146 southbound under Great Road, one lane closed for bridge rehabilitation.

Regional Restrictions

Metropolitan Providence

Special events

Providence: A full lighting of I is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, at dusk. Expect congestion on city streets in the downtown area.

Providence: Two events in the Fox Point area may create congestion and delays for motorists including closures on and around Wickenden Street on July 3 from 2 to 9:30 p.m. and a fireworks display based in India Point Park on July 4.

Weekday

East Providence/Barrington: Route 114 (Wampanoag Trail) northbound and southbound from Route 195 interchange to Old County Road, left lane closed for safety improvement project, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Providence/East Providence: Various closures of lanes on roads under the Henderson Bridge (Red Bridge), Monday and Tuesday affecting East River Road in Providence and Wednesday and Thursday affecting Massasoit Avenue in East Providence, from 9 a.m. 3 p.m. each day.

Providence: Washington Street through Kennedy Plaza, left lane closure for market bazaar and farmers’ market, Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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East Providence: Willett Avenue (Route 103) from Charlotte Street to Metropolitan Park Drive, road closed for gas main installation by National Grid, weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. An occasional closure may be scheduled on Saturdays. Detour in place. Work scheduled through Aug. 21.

Providence/East Providence: New traffic pattern on the Henderson Bridge (Red Bridge) for bridge rehabilitation until Fall 2009:

Henderson Bridge westbound, right lane closed as well as exit from Massasoit Avenue southbound. Detour in place using Waterman Avenue and Taunton Avenue to North Broadway.

Henderson Bridge eastbound, left lane closed. Bicycle and pedestrian traffic should use the southern (eastbound) sidewalk. See www.dot.ri.gov/bikeri for more information.

Providence: The City of Providence has scheduled numerous resurfacing and reconstruction projects this summer and fall. Visit www.providenceri.com/publicworks/

road_closings.php for detailed information on all road and lane closure information in Providence.

Providence: Exchange Street at the Amtrak Station, closed to through traffic weekdays until mid-August for building construction.

West Bay

Weekday

Coventry: Route 117 (Flat River Road) eastbound and westbound, from Old Main Street/Colvintown Road to Read School House Road, possible various lane closures for Kent County Water Authority resurfacing project, Monday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

West Warwick: Expect shoulder closure for bridge washing Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following locations:

Route 115 (Main Street) between Clyde Street and East Main Street.

Fairview Avenue between Ames Street and Main Street.

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Cranston: Natick Avenue, from Wilbur Avenue to Comfort Drive, closed weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for road construction by the City of Cranston.

West Greenwich: Weaver Hill Road at Route 95 overpass near Route 3, temporary lane closures possible, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., for bridge rehabilitation.

South County

Overnight

South Kingstown: Route 1 from Route 138/Moorsefield Road to Oliver Stedman Government Complex, lane shifts in place due to landscape work in the median, Monday and Tuesday nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Weekday

Hopkinton/Richmond: Switch Road, between Granville Extension and Highland Trail over the Wood River, expect delays due to possible various lane closures for bridge washing Thursday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Narragansett: Route 1A (Boston Neck Road) between Old Boston Neck Road and Starr Drive at Sprague Bridge, expect shoulder closure for bridge washing Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

North Kingstown: Expect various lane closures for bridge washing Thursday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following locations:

Route 102/Route 2 (Ten Rod Road), at Route 4 overpass.

Stony Lane at Route 4 overpass.

North Kingstown: Route 1 southbound (Tower Hill Road) between Ten Rod Road and Haverhill Avenue, expect lane closure due to utility work, Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Richmond: Shannock Road, east of North Road, over Wood River, expect delays due to possible various lane closures for bridge washing Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

South Kingstown: Route 1, between Point Judith Road and Pond Street exits, expect shoulder closure for bridge washing Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Westerly: Route 1A (Shore Road) from Ocean View Highway to Route 1 (Post Road), motorists may encounter one lane of alternating traffic due to resurfacing work, Tuesday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Westerly: Expect lane restrictions for bridge washing from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the following locations:

Tuesday, Nooseneck Hill Road (Route 3) at Route 78 overpass and High Street at Route 78 overpass.

Wednesday, Old Hopkinton Road at Route 78 overpass.

Friday, Route 78 at the bridge over the Wood River at Connecticut state line.

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Hopkinton/Richmond: Bridge Street over the Wood River, closed to traffic due to bridge condition, detour in place.

Northern R.I. and Blackstone Valley

Weekday

Burrillville: Various lane closures for bridge inspections, Wednesday and Thursday affecting East Avenue (Route 107) on bridge in Harrisville and South Main Street (Route 100) on bridge in Pascoag, from 9 a.m. 3 p.m. each day.

Burrillville: Route 102 (Bronco Highway), between East Avenue (Route 107) and Douglas Pike (Route 7) over the Clear River, expect shoulder closure for bridge washing Thursday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Glocester: Route 44, from State Highway Garage to Route 102, various lanes closed due to construction, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Lincoln: Route 246 (Old Louisquisset Pike) from Breakneck Hill Road (Route 123) to the Route 116/Route 146 interchange, various lane closures due to construction, Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Lincoln: Various lane closures for bridge inspection on Tuesday affecting Moshassuck Road from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Smithfield: Various lane closures for bridge inspection on Friday affecting Capron Road in Smithfield from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Woonsocket/Cumberland: Route 99 between Sayles Hill Road (Route 120) and Mendon Road (Route 122), various lanes closed for inspection of bridge over the Blackstone River, Wednesday (southbound lanes) and Thursday (northbound lanes) from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Lincoln: Wilbur Avenue, one lane of alternating traffic on the bridge over Route 146 due to damaged bridge beams.

North Smithfield: School Street bridge over Route 146 closed to traffic, with a detour in place.

North Smithfield: Route 146 southbound under Great Road, one lane closed for bridge rehabilitation.

Newport County

Overnight and daytime

Middletown: West Main Road (Route 114) from Coddington Highway to John Kesson Lane, possible lane closures due to sidewalk and curbing reconstruction, Sunday nights, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.; Monday-Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.; and Monday-Friday daytime work from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Weekday

Jamestown: Conanicus Avenue seawall repair at the Bay View Drive intersection. Possible one lane of alternating traffic weekdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. when heavy equipment is in use.

Newport/Jamestown: Route 138 eastbound and westbound on the Pell (Newport) Bridge, various single-lane closures for bridge deck repair by the R.I. Turnpike & Bridge Authority, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Portsmouth: Bristol Ferry Road (Route 114) from the Mount Hope Bridge to West Main Road, possible right lane closures due to sidewalk and curbing reconstruction, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tiverton: Main Road (Route 138) northbound from Warren Avenue to Massachusetts state line, various lane closures for curbing and sidewalk work, Monday-Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

East Bay

Weekday

Barrington/East Providence: Route 114 (Wampanoag Trail) northbound and southbound from Old County Road to Route 195 interchange, left lane closed for safety improvement project, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Portsmouth-Tiverton: Sakonnet Bridge (Route 24) posted for use by vehicles under 18 tons. Heavier vehicles must use alternate routes. The bridge is safe for passenger vehicles.

Warren: Route 103 (Child Street) from Metacom Avenue (Route 136) to Main Street (Route 114), road closed weekdays from 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for gas main installation by National Grid. Detour in place. Work scheduled through

July 24.

Detour and construction maps

Available online at: www.dot.ri.gov/travelri/detourmaps.asp.

For late-breaking roadwork from the DOT, as well as other helpful information for commuters, see Hit the Road on projocars.com.