Providence Street Bridge In West Warwick Closing For Construction Next Month

WEST WARWICK, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will close Route 33 over I-295 at the Providence Street Bridge on July 7 for construction.

RIDOT officials said Providence Street will be closed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. to allow crews to remove temporary shoring and prepare for the old bridge's demolition.

During the closure, motorists should follow signed detours using Route 2, Route 113 (East Avenue) and River Street to connect New London Avenue and Providence Street. Local access will be maintained on Providence Street and New London Avenue.

RIDOT officials said the bridge demolition will involve an extended weekend closure to demolish the old bridge and move the new one into place. This is expected to happen sometime in mid-August.

The bridge is being replaced using accelerated bridge construction methods. The entire project finishes in spring 2025, RIDOT officials said.

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