Travel Advisory: Lane Closures For Bridge Work In Smithfield

SMITHFIELD, RI — The Rhode Island Department Of Transportation (RIDOT) is set to begin a 10-bridge preservation project along I-295 in Smithfield on March 26, resulting in lane closures in both directions where the highway passes over Mountaindale Road near Exit 12.

In addition to the I-295 lane closures, Mountaindale Road under the bridge may have a lane closed on weekdays and the bridge carrying Route 116 may have some lane closures during overnight hours from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

The lane closures on I-295, which will be in place for approximately five months on weeknights from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., are part of RIDOT's project to extend the useful life of 10 area bridges to prevent the need for more costly bridge rehabilitation or replacement projects.

The Bridge Group 10 Bridge Preservation Project is made possible by RhodeWorks, RIDOT's commitment to modernizing and repairing Rhode Island's transportation infrastructure and promoting economic development.