Traffic & Transit

Debris Falls Onto I-95 South From Providence Bridge

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation

PROVIDENCE, RI — Drivers are being asked to avoid Interstate 95 South in Providence if possible after debris fell from an overpass in downtown Providence, causing major delays along major arteries during the evening commute.

According to the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, debris fell from a bridge at the Broadway overpass in downtown Providence, backing traffic up to Route 146 and the Route 6/10 connector during the busy evening commute. The department urged drivers to avoid the area if possible by taking Routes 6, 10 or I-295.

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