Lane and ramp closure to come to Cranston at I-295/Route 37 interchange

CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said there will be lane and ramp closures lasting through the weekend at the Interstate 295/Route 37 interchange in Cranston for the opening of a new flyover bridge.

The closures will begin at 8 p.m. Friday and will end at 5 a.m. on July 28.

The following changes will be in place:

I-295 North and South: The high-speed lane will be closed along I-295 North for the weekend, reducing the number of travel lanes from two to one. On I-295 South, the lane closures will only take place Friday-Sunday nights from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night.

Route 37 East to I-295 North: The ramp will be closed. Drivers should remain on Route 37 East and use the Route 2 interchange to reverse direction onto Route 37 West, then use the I-295 North ramp.

RIDOT said the new bridge will carry drivers from Route 37 East to I-295 North.