‘Good Burger 2’ filming impacts traffic on Mineral Spring Avenue

NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Sections of Mineral Spring Avenue in North Providence closed throughout the day Wednesday amid “Good Burger 2” filming.

North Providence residents lined up across the street from the old Friendly’s restaurant, now the Good Burger, to watch the film production and hopefully catch a glimpse of some celebrities. Many of them were shocked to see the notoriously busy road quiet, calling it something they had never seen before.

Police block off a section of Mineral Spring Avenue in North Providence amid “Good Burger 2” filming, Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (WLNE)

Police closed Mineral Spring Avenue to Pensaukee Avenue from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and again from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Detours were posted for closures at Mineral Spring Avenue at Smithfield Road and at Mineral Spring Avenue at Pensaukee Avenue.

The roads stayed open to local traffic and businesses. Emergency vehicles, buses, and large trucks will be able to move through.

Police shared a map of the changes on social media.

“Good Burger 2” filming will impact traffic on Mineral Spring Avenue in North Providence on Wednesday. (North Providence police)

The filming of “Good Burger 2” began in North Providence earlier this month. The movie will be filmed throughout the Ocean State into the summer.

Actors Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell are taking back their roles as the comedic duo Dexter and Ed, who wreaked havoc in the 1997 film.

Kel Mitchell throws his arms up in joy on the first day of filming “Good Burger 2” at the old Friendly’s restaurant on Mineral Spring Avenue in North Providence, Thursday, May 18, 2023. (WLNE)

An ABC 6 News crew saw Mitchell happily throw his arms in the air when filming kicked off.

Thompson has also seemed to enjoy his time in Rhode Island, trying local favorites like Olneyville hot dogs.

“Good Burger 2” will be produced by Nickelodeon Studios and will debut on Paramount+.