Traffic Advisory: I-195 Overnight Closure Schedule Changed

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation Monday updated schedules for temporary overnight highway closures for a portion of I-195 in East Providence between the Warren Avenue off-ramp (Exit 5) and the Broadway on-ramp. This week's weather forced a change in schedule.

The closures are scheduled to take place during overnight hours, now starting on Wednesday night, September 19. They will begin at midnight and run until 4 a.m. each night. Schedules are subject to change due to weather.

Schedule

• Wednesday night/Thursday morning (September 19-20): I-195 East
• Thursday night/Friday morning (September 20-21): I-195 East
• Monday night/Tuesday morning (September 24-25): I-195 West
• Tuesday night/Wednesday morning (September 25-26): I-195 West

Lane closures may also be needed on I-195 East on Friday, September 21, from midnight to 4 a.m. but the highway will remain open.

During the closures, traffic on I-195 West will use Exit 6 to Broadway, and then follow a detour route using Waterman Avenue, Hall Street, Taunton Avenue and John Street before returning to Taunton Avenue and using the on-ramp to I-195. Those driving on I-195 East will need to take Exit 5 to Warren Avenue. The detour follows Warren Avenue eastbound to the Broadway on-ramp to return to I-195.

A detour map is available here.

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