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May 27, 2008

Changes on the road in Providence

The Friendship Street on-ramp to Route195 East is closed for good today.

Drivers trying to get onto the highway from the area of the Rhode Island Hospital area can use the temporary ramp off Hoppin Street while the Rhode Island Department of Transportation works on building a new, permanent ramp off Plain Street.

Early next month, RIDOT plans to close Exit 20 off Route 95 north so that demolition can begin on the old portions of Route 195. When Exit 20 (the old exit to Route 195 East) closes, drivers won't be able to access Exit 1/Downtown or Exit 2/Wickenden Street.

Instead, to reach Fox Point, drivers will have to take the Exit 19/Iway, and use the new Exit 2/Gano Street.

To reach the Jewelry District, drivers can take Exit 18 from 95 north, and follow Allens Avenue north.

To reach downtown, drivers can take Exit 22A/Downtown/Memorial Boulevard from 95 north.

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Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 8:28 AM | Permalink

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