Travel Notices
We want to make sure visitors are aware of any roadwork that may impact arrival/travel time. We encourage visitors to check the often for more information, and traffic cams.
Mount Hope Bay Bridge Closure
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) announced plans to resurface the Mt. Hope Bridge in August. RITBA will close the bridge to all traffic from Thursday, August 14, at 7 p.m. through Monday, August 18, at 5 a.m., weather permitting. According to the RITBA, the road surface will be milled, and then an ultra-thin bonded overlay will be applied to make a smooth surface. RITBA will place message boards throughout the area, including Routes 195, 24, 138, and 114 to alert motorists in advance of the planned closure. For more information on the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority and its projects, please visit the .
I-195/Washington Bridge Closure
If traveling to/from RWU via Washington Bridge/I-195, please plan for additional travel time or an alternative route.
RIDOT has closed the westbound side of the Washington Bridge/I-195 West due to the discovery of the critical failure of some bridge components. Bypass lanes for I-195 West traffic from East Providence to Providence are open - three lanes of travel on both westbound and eastbound – all operating on the eastbound Washington Bridge.