Infrastructure

The East Side Bus Tunnel reopens today. The repairs included improving the drainage system, removing graffiti, repaving the roadway and refurbishing the North Main Street bus shelter. With the reopening, detours that have been in place since last March will be lifted, and all affected bus routes will return to their regular routing through the […]

Workers are putting the finishing touches on the East Side Transit Tunnel in anticipation of its official reopening this Thursday, Halloween. With the reopening, detours that have been in place since March will be lifted, and all affected bus routes will return to their regular routing through the tunnel. Over time these coppery gutters should

Residents of Fox Point will be thrilled to hear that “overnight deck hammering” is once again in their future . . . for three nights anyway. The on-ramp to I-195 West at Gano Street will remain open. The RIDOT has issued this advisory concerning the resumption of bridge demolition activities: Starting Tuesday, October 15 at

(4.8) The city will be hosting a community meeting Monday at 5:30pm at Nathan Bishop Middle School to discuss its impact mitigation response to the closing of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge. Community members will be given an opportunity to speak. Given the increase of travel times since the bridge closure, drivers are

I’m no expert, but I’m pretty sure rebar isn’t supposed to show. RIPTA has announced that it will be closing down the East Side tunnel for repairs beginning this Monday; they hope to finish the project by the end of September. Built in 1914 to replace the trolley lines then scaling College Hill, the tunnel

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is headed this way on Tuesday — let’s hope he brings a magic wand. It’s official: the westbound bridge must be completely removed and replaced. I think we all knew this was coming. From the ProJo: After announcing Thursday that the ailing bridge will need to be torn down, McKee is

There is no good news really. One thing that should come as no surprise: Repairing the westbound bridge will take longer than three months, the original estimate. State officials should be commended for sharing this new reality which allows people and businesses to adjust expectations and plan accordingly. At a press conference yesterday RIDOT Director

The RI Department of Transportation (RIDOT) are advising drivers of an upcoming change to the traffic pattern on the I-95 North Viaduct, after the Downtown exit and near Providence Place Mall in Providence. The shift will take place in the morning well before the expected storm comes through. Travelers going north on I-95 in Providence

Good news for commuters, schools, businesses and everybody, on both sides of the river! The bypass lanes on the Washington Bridge have been opened a day ahead of schedule. We can be particularly happy for our East Providence neighbors who were so severely impacted from the closure. From WPRI: This temporary traffic pattern will allow

The Washington Bridge is really two bridges. The eastbound side was updated not too long ago, and that’s why we are not worrying about it. This image was taken from the sidewalk on Gano Street. (Warning: Do not dawdle where you see the piles of pigeon poop.) Antonia Noori Farzan has the bridge history at

All westbound lanes crossing the Washington Bridge (Route 195 West) have been closed to traffic. Apparently the bridge “was rocking a bit.” This closure affects drivers coming from East Providence into Providence. According to WPRI: The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) abruptly closed the westbound side of the Washington Bridge Monday evening due to

A new stretch of the Henderson Bridge has opened to westbound traffic. If all goes according to plan, those traveling east, out of Providence, will follow suit on Monday. Other than smoother pavement, I’m not sure commuters will notice a big difference yet, but the new traffic patterns over on the Rumford side will take