Nighttime Warwick bridge closure set to continue during weekend

WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said a series of nighttime closures on Interstate 295 and Interstate 95 North and South will continue on June 22.

The closure series is:

• For I-295, on June 22, July 1, and July 2 (southbound) and again on June 29 and June 30 (northbound) – Demolition of the East Avenue West Bridge near I-95 exit 28B northbound and exit 28 southbound requires the closure of I-295 north and southbound. Two detours will be in place.
  • For I-295 south, take the Route 37 east exit to the I-95 south exit.
  • For I-295 north, take I-95 north to the Route 37 west exit to the I-295 north exit ramp.

• Closure of I-95 starts Monday for the East Avenue Bridge.

• June 23 and June 24 – Demolition requires the closure of I-95 north at the same juncture. The closure starts at 11 p.m. and ends at 5 a.m. The detour for these dates is:
  • From 295 north go to Route 37 east and proceed to the I-95 interchange to access I-95 both north and south.

• June 25 and June 26 – Demolition of the East Avenue Bridge continues with the closure of I-95 south at roughly exit 28. The detour for these dates is:
  • Take I-95 south to the I-295 exit to the Route 37 interchange and return to I-295 south or I-95 south.

All roads will be reopened by 5 a.m. the following morning and the work is expected to be completed on July 3.