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November 9, 2007

The new Iway ramp is open / Map, Photo

Journal photo / Ruben Perez
Motorists can go straight under this (still unopened) stretch of the new Route 195, then turn left, in order to get to the new, part-time ramp for the evening commute.

PROVIDENCE -- The new entrance ramp to Route 195 opened in India Point Park a little after 3 p.m. today.

DOT crews closed the Wickenden Street entrance ramp and opened the new ramp to help open the bottleneck on Route 195 east.

The move diverts traffic from a restricted area of Route 195 and moves it down Route 195 closer to the Washington Bridge where there are additional lanes available.

The DOT had also said it would close the South Main entrance. But that hadn't happened at about 3:30 today.

After 7 p.m., when traffic eases, the DOT will reopen the Wickenden Street ramp and close the new India Point ramp.

Traffic tools: Check the "jam factor" /See live Web cam views

Maps: Printable map of the new ramp / Alternate route / Exit changes

Your Turn: Been stuck in traffic? Share your story

A map of the new ramp's path, provided by the DOT.

Posted by Peter Phipps  at 3:33 PM | Permalink

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