Closures ahead on Route 37 in Cranston

CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation will have lane closures on Route 37 eastbound near Pontiac Avenue in Cranston starting Friday.

The closures begin at 9 p.m. Friday and may extend through the weekend. All lanes will reopen by 6 a.m. on Monday, June 24.

At least one travel lane will remain open throughout the weekend.

According to RIDOT, lane closures are necessary for work on the highway on either side of the bridge over the Pawtuxet River, which RIDOT installed last fall.

The lanes are expected to reopen at 6 on Monday morning.

Drivers should expect delays and seek alternate routes.