The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is closing a section of I-295 from Warwick to Cranston this weekend for the replacement of the Providence Street Bridge. The closure, starting Friday night, August 16th, will utilize accelerated bridge construction techniques to expedite the replacement process.
A fatal collision has closed a portion of 144th Avenue in Edmonton, between 66th and 68th Streets, impacting traffic significantly. Police are investigating the crash, which occurred near M.E. LaZerte High School. Authorities expect the road to remain closed for several hours. The wreckage of a vehicle is visible at the scene.
A major water main break occurred on Pershing Avenue in Orangevale, resulting in a lengthy road closure between Chestnut Avenue and Filbert Avenue. The incident took place early Wednesday morning, and crews are currently working to repair the break. The roadway is expected to remain closed for an extended period, and traffic is being diverted. However, nearby Pershing Elementary School remains open for students.
