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« It's not just gas -- stamps get more expensive too | Today | PETA offers free gas, tofu in thinly veiled promotion » May 12, 2008Lane closures this week on Rte. 95 for more Iway workLanes will be closed on Routes 95 and 195 this week as the state works on the next phase of the relocation of Route 195 in Providence, known as the Iway project. The state Department of Transportation closed one of the Exit 20 ramp's lanes yesterday to make room for a construction zone to build a temporary on-ramp that will bring traffic onto Route 195 East from Hoppin Street. The temporary ramp will replace the Exit 20 ramp, which is scheduled to close later this spring. During the night, today through Thursday, drivers can expect lanes to be closed on Route 95 north and south between Exits 17 and 22, and on Route 195 between Exits 1 and 5, while crews do striping and other work. The DOT says later this month it will announce more Iway construction-related closures. Posted by Brandie Jefferson CommentsBob | May 12, 2008 1:17 PM link Despite the rise in gas costs, a number of studies have shown it will not reduce the amount of traffic on US Roads. The iWay is a ten year project, and was in the planning stages when traffic was growing at a remarkable rate, and gas was still less than $2 a gallon. The state is in shambles but this is not one of the causes. Because this is an interstate highway project a majority of the costs are being covered by the Federal Government. Common Sense | May 12, 2008 5:51 PM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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Gas is skyrocketing and RI is building a new highway while letting RIPTA crumble. That's sensible planning! It's predicted that gas will $7/gallon in two years! Who will be on the "Iway"?
It's no wonder this state is a disaster.