The closing of the Gano Street off-ramp was originally scheduled for last Friday, but the work was delayed due to weather. The closing will reportedly take place on Monday . . . or soon. This portion of the project should last two months, after which the off-ramp will reopen. From the RIDOT: The ramp closes …
(3.21) The public is invited to the next meeting of the Jewelry District Association when representatives from RIDOT will be giving a status report on their major projects. They will be taking questions. The meeting will be held on the fourth floor of the South Street Landing building. A team from RIDOT —David Walsh, Manager …
(6.27) [Work completed.] The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has announced the closure of a section of Route 10 North over the weekend. During the closure, all traffic on Route 10 North will be reduced to one lane near Exit 3A (Union Avenue) and take the new flyover ramp to Route 6 West. Traffic will …
Commuters heading into the city may want to give themselves a few extra minutes Monday morning when RIDOT begins a $78-million project to repair and widen Washington Bridge. All lanes on I-195 West will be narrowed and shifted to the right from the Broadway interchange in East Providence to the South Main Street exit in …
A winner has been chosen, and it looks like the Crook Point bascule will have a second act as an illuminated art installation. But the surrounding area will be developed as well. From the ProJo: In addition to the lights on the bridge, the winning design includes parks on both banks of the river, an …
With an affectionate nod to RISD alums, Talking Heads, local design firm Ultramoderne have named their fanciful Crook Point proposal, “Take Me to the River.” Four other firms have also succeeded to the final round and will receive $1,000 to continue. The city has released the work of the five finalists and are seeking public …
[Updated update: By Saturday the old ramp was closed and the new, alternate route was open. It is not super clear; one more sign (an arrow with “Providence”) would help on the new temporary on-ramp. There is a traffic signal now.] New changes on the Henderson Bridge project go into effect Friday, January 22, including …
Has it ever been harder to get a good night’s sleep what with the grinding of teeth and clenching of fists? Unfortunately, in addition to the insomnia-inducing events of the past week/four years, residents in the West End, Olneyville, and the Valley Street area have been suffering through the nighttime demolition phase of RIDOT’s 6/10 …
This shouldn’t be too bad in the beginning . . . or maybe ever. The capacity of this bridge has always exceeded the number of cars using it by a factor of a gazillion. I am often on the bridge alone.* Lane closures begin at daylight on Monday, December 28th. From RIDOT: The following changes …
This is long overdue, and the plans look great, but there may be some traffic in our future. Regular users of the Henderson Bridge have noticed increased activity at both ends — staging areas with heavy equipment and containment booms — signs that construction is in the offing. According to the dedicated RIDOT web page, …
(8.25) Join the City of Providence Department of Planning and Development for a virtual meeting to learn more about neighborhood greenways (slow, calm residential streets that prioritize people walking and bicycling) and how they fit into the larger Great Streets and Urban Trail Network vision. (Facebook event.) Proposed changes — which may include restriping, shared lane …
(5.6) A thing of beauty is a joy forever. Any plan that does not include yellow barrels and Jersey barriers will be an improvement. Tonight, Wednesday, at 6pm the RI Department of Transportation RIDOT will be holding a virtual town hall meeting to discuss the Henderson Bridge. The Henderson Bridge was declared structurally deficient in …
Why do we love this rusting old hulk so? It’s hard to explain but I think it says something good about us. We also turned an aging colliery into a park without too many alterations, and one of our most popular bars is known for its great view of a power plant. We like our …
(5.20) Representatives from Providence, East Providence, and RIDOT will be holding a joint public meeting on the proposed changes to the soon-to-be reconstructed Henderson Bridge, tonight at the Lincoln School. (Facebook event.) Come see first-hand the early conceptual designs, ask questions and offer feedback and suggestions. Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza and East Providence Mayor Bob …
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[Update: The original announcement was not quite right. RIDOT has since corrected and amended it.] Effective Sunday night August 19 at 8pm through Fall 2019, Exit 3 (Gano St.) off of I-195 West will be closed. And the closing could last as long as a year. I must admit that for the purposes of this …
(8.30) From Greater City Providence (GCP), The City of Providence is launching a public process to bring community members and decision-makers together to craft a design proposal for the 6-10 Connector, a portion of state highway that runs through numerous Providence neighborhoods including Olneyville, West End, Federal Hill, Silver Lake, Hartford, Valley, and Smith Hill. …