RIDOT closes Route 7 in Burrillville due to rain damage

BURRILVILLE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said that it has temporarily closed Route 7 North between Lorry Lane and Victory Highway to repair damage from Monday’s storm.

RIDOT said that there are currently detours via Route 102, the Glendale Bypass, and Victory Highway and that repair work will begin on Dec. 27 to rebuild the arch embankment and replace the undermined pavement and the washed-out guardrail, which will close the northbound and southbound sections of the road during working hours.

The northbound detour will be in place during both working and non-working hours.