Temporary Division St. Bridge To Be Used During Its Replacement

EAST GREENWICH, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will shift all lanes on the Division Street Bridge onto a temporary bridge over Route 4, beginning Wednesday night.

The shift is necessary as part of the state's $22.9 million project to replace the 54-year-old bridge. This bridge on the Warwick-East Greenwich line is an important link for many residents and businesses in both communities.

The traffic shift is located between the on-ramp from Division Street to I-95 northbound and the off-ramp from Route 4 southbound to Division Street. RIDOT will lower the speed limit through the work zone to 20 mph.

The temporary bridge features two lanes for westbound traffic. For eastbound traffic, the right lane will be designated for through traffic, while the left lane will be used for motorists using the on-ramp to I-95 North.

Starting in early December, RIDOT will begin demolishing the existing Division Street Bridge. The project is scheduled for completion in fall 2022. The bridge was built in 1967. It carries 14,000 vehicles per day.

All construction is weather dependent.