Part Of Route 146 A In North Smithfield Closing For Bridge Project

NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will close Route 146 A southbound at Route 146 in North Smithfield on Friday night for bridge construction at the interchange.

RIDOT officials said the closure will begin at 9 p.m. and last until 9 p.m, Saturday. During this time, RIDOT also will reduce Route 146 northbound to one lane of travel at Route 146 A.

During the closure, Route 146 A southbound traffic will need to follow a detour using Smithfield Road and Greenville Road to access Route 146. RIDOT officials recommend motorists plan additional time for travel and to follow the detour route. A map highlighting this route is available here.

State transportation officials said closures are necessary for steel installation for the Spring Brook Bridge, which will carry both directions of Route 146 over Route 146A southbound when finished.

All construction projects are subject to changes in schedule and scope depending on needs, circumstances, findings and weather.

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