WARWICK, RI — Friday, the Rhode Island Department Transportation (RIDOT) studies Warwick lanes shifted to the proper for street work the place I-95 North and Route 4 North merge in Warwick.
The change is important as work begins on a venture to widen the freeway hall to supply extra space for merging site visitors, which is able to assist lower congestion through the morning and night rush hours. This variation was postponed from April 11 due to inclement climate.
All journey lanes will stay open throughout peak journey occasions, however they are going to be narrowed and drivers ought to scale back their pace within the work zone. Lane closures are doubtless throughout late night and in a single day hours (9 p.m. to five a.m.).
The lane shift shall be in place till early summer season adopted by a second section with lanes shifted to the left. RIDOT expects the work to complete within the fall.
This security enchancment is a part of a $12.4 million venture that additionally included the set up of guardrail in a number of areas alongside six miles of I-95 North and South between Exit 18 (Route 3) and Exit 24 (Route 2). The guardrail work is full.
All development tasks are topic to adjustments in schedule and scope relying on wants, circumstances, findings, and climate.
These security enhancements are made doable by RhodeWorks. RIDOT is dedicated to bringing Rhode Island’s infrastructure right into a state of fine restore whereas respecting the surroundings and striving to enhance it.
