Weekend lane closures coming to North Smithfield

NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said it will temporarily close access to the Sayles Hill Road intersection for drivers on Route 146 South in North Smithfield Saturday night.

From 9 p.m. to noon on June 15 steel beams will be lifted as part of ongoing construction of the new flyover bridge at Sayles Hill Road.

RIDOT said the following detours are suggested:

• Route 146 South to Sayles Hill Road eastbound (toward Manville) – Detour by remaining on Route 146 and reversing direction at the next exit for I-295, then using the right lane at the Sayles Hill Road intersection to access Sayles Hill Road eastbound.
• Route 146 South to Sayles Hill Road westbound (toward Iron Mine Road) – Drivers should use the ramp to Sayles Hill Road approximately 1 mile prior to the signalized Sayles Hill Road intersection adjacent to the Subaru dealership.
• Route 146 North to Sayles Hill Road westbound (toward Iron Mine Road) – Detour by remaining on Route 146 North and use the Route 104 interchange to reverse direction on Route 146 South, then take the ramp to Sayles Hill Road approximately 1 mile prior to the signalized Sayles Hill Road intersection.
• Route 146 North making a U-turn to Route 146 South – Detour by remaining on Route 146 and U-turn at the Route 146A interchange.

Local access will be maintained for properties along the southbound service road adjacent to Route 146.

Route 146 North through traffic will not be affected.