Barbs Hill Road Bridge Closing For Construction June 19

COVENTRY, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation will be closing the bridge on Barbs Hill Road for construction four about four months starting June 19. During construction, the bridge will be closed to traffic as crews completely replace the bridge, which is considered structurally deficient.

The bridge, located in the Western part of the town, carries traffic over the Moosup River near the Foster line. Approximately 100 vehicles use the bridge each day, which has a weight limit of three tons.

During construction, traffic will be detoured to Potter Road or Plainfield Pike to Moosup Valley Road.

The $3.6 million project is being completed during the fall and summer months to minimize the impact on the Moosup River, which is at its lowest point during this time. The bridge is expected to reopen in mid-October, with the project set to be completed in September 2020.