Rhode Island
Road Report: RIDOT, RITBA schedule of lane closures, road construction projects (June 4 – 11)
The next street and lane closure notices have been scheduled by the Rhode Island Division of Transportation (RIDOT) and Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA).
All schedules are weather-dependent and topic to vary.
RITBA Weekly Lane Closure Updates
June 5 – 11
Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge
Eastbound Proper Lane Closure- 6/6, 6/8 and 6/9- 9 am to 2:30 pm
Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge
Eastbound Proper Lane Closure- 6/6 to six/9- 9 am to 2:30 pm
Route 138 Connector
Westbound Left Lane Closure- 6/8- 7 am to 2:30 pm
Eastbound Left Lane Closure- 6/9- 9 am to 2:30 pm
Mount Hope Bridge
There are at present no lane closures deliberate for the Mount Hope Bridge.
Sakonnet River Bridge
There are at present no lane closures deliberate for the Sakonnet River Bridge.
RIDOT Journey Advisories
June 4 – 10
Interstate Freeway Restrictions
I-95 North Viaduct, Windfall
Windfall: I-95, at Exit 22 interchange, numerous closures, together with ramps to and from I-95 North and South and Rte. 6 East and West, for building, Solar.-Thurs. nights, 11 p.m.-6 a.m. Comply with signed detours.
Windfall: I-95, from Exit 22 to Exit 23, left lane closed for building, Solar.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.-6 a.m.
Windfall: On Promenade St., near Park St., one lane is closed for bridge building.
Windfall: Smith St., between Park St. and Holden St., journey lanes are diminished to 1 lane in every route for bridge building.
Study extra concerning the undertaking
Washington Bridge, East Windfall/Windfall
East Windfall: Valley St., underneath I-195, alternating one-way visitors for lighting work, Wed. evening, 9 p.m.-5 a.m.
East Windfall/Windfall: I-195, from Gano St. to Broadway, left lane closed for bridge work, Solar.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.-5 a.m.
East Windfall/Windfall: The mixed on-ramp from Taunton Ave., Veterans Memorial Pkwy. and Warren Ave. onto I-195 West has been diminished from two lanes to 1. Count on delays; take into account alternate routes together with the Broadway and Pawtucket Ave. on-ramps.
New Site visitors Patterns
Cranston: I-95 South, at Exit 14A (Rte. 37 East On-Ramp), one of many two lanes is closed.
Pawtucket: I-95 South, from simply previous Exit 30 to Central Ave., all visitors now shifts to the fitting.
In a single day
Johnston: I-295 North, from Exit 9 to Exit 10, two left lanes closed for building, Tues. evening, 8 p.m.-5 a.m.
Pawtucket: I-95 North, from Exit 26 to Exit 30, and South, from Exit 30 to Exit 25, alternating lane closures in a shifting operation for bridge work, Mon.-Thurs. nights, 8 p.m.-5 a.m.
Smithfield: I-295, from Exit 12A to Exit 12B, left lane closed for building, Solar.-Thurs. nights, 8 p.m.-5 a.m.
Warwick: I-95 South, underneath Rte. 37, alternating lane closures for building, Solar.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.-5 a.m.
Weekday
Richmond: I-95 North, from Exit 5B to Exit 2, proper lane closed for a bridge inspection, Tues., 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Different Restricted Entry Freeway Restrictions
Flyover Ramp
- The brand new flyover ramp connecting Rte. 10 North to Rte. 6 West is now open.
Rte. 6
- Rte. 6 East, all visitors shifted simply after the Hartford Ave. exit. Lanes are slender.
- The Broadway off ramp is closed.
Rte. 10
- Rte. 10 South, all lanes shift to the left close to the Broadway overpass.
6/10 Connector
- On the Connector outbound a brand new lane cut up is in place for Rte. 10 South and Rte. 6 West, a number of hundred ft south of its earlier location. Lanes are slender.
Affected Metropolis Streets
- The Tobey St. and Harris Ave. on-ramps are closed. Comply with signed detours.
- Site visitors shifted on the Broadway and Westminster St. bridges over the freeway.
- Westminster St. West on the Westminster St. Bridge, one lane closed for bridge work.
- Westminster St. on-ramp to Rte. 10 South is closed. Comply with signed detour.
Challenge-wide
- Periodic one-lane closures doable alongside Rte. 10 and Rte. 6 on off-peak hours Mon.-Fri.
Study extra concerning the undertaking
Division Road Bridge, East Greenwich/Warwick
East Greenwich: Rte. 4 South, from I-95 South to Division St. off-ramp, and North, from Rte. 403 to Exit 9B, alternating lane closures for utility work, Mon. evening, 9 p.m.-6 a.m.
East Greenwich: Rte. 4 South, from I-95 South to Division St. off-ramp, and North, from Rte. 403 to Exit 9B, alternating lane closures for building, Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Study extra concerning the undertaking
New Site visitors Samples
Cranston: Rte. 37 West, at Exit 1B (I-295 South), lanes shifted for brand spanking new journey lane.
Cranston: Rte. 37 West from Exit 2B (I-95 North) to Exit 1E (Pontiac Ave.), journey lanes diminished from two to 1.
Windfall: Rte. 6, from Hartford Ave. to Killingly St., all lanes shift to the left and one of many three can be closed for bridge building.
Warwick: Rte. 37 West, one of many three lanes is closed and lanes are shifted between Put up Rd. and the I-95 interchange.
In a single day
Lincoln: Rte. 146, at I-295, alternating lane closures for building, Solar.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.-5 a.m.
Lincoln: Rte. 146, on the Twin River Rd. Bridge, alternating lane closures for building, Solar.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.-6 a.m.
Lincoln: Rte. 146, on the Breakneck Hill Rd. Bridge, alternating lane closures for building, Solar.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.-6 a.m.
North Windfall: Rte. 146, on the Mineral Spring Ave. Bridge, alternating lane closures for building, Solar.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.-6 a.m.
North Windfall: Rte. 146, on the Charles St. Bridge, alternating lane closures for building, Solar.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.-6 a.m.
North and South Kingstown: Rte. 1, from Rte. 4 to Wakefield exit, proper lane and exit closures in a shifting operation for sweeping, Mon. evening, 11 p.m.-6 a.m.
Warwick: Rte. 37 West, over the Pawtuxet River, proper lane closed for building, Solar.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.-5 a.m.
Weekday
Lincoln: Rte. 146 South, on the ramp to Rte. 116, narrowed lanes for building, Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Lincoln: Rte. 146 North, at Exit 7, narrowed lanes for building, Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Metropolitan Windfall
Henderson Bridge
East Windfall: The off-ramp from the Henderson Bridge East to Massasoit Ave. South is closed. Comply with signed detour.
East Windfall: Waterfront Dr., from Warren Ave. to Dexter Rd., street closed for building. Comply with signed detour.
East Windfall: Henderson Pkwy. West, on the off-ramp to Massasoit, ramp closed for building. Comply with signed detour.
East Windfall/Windfall: Henderson Expressway/Bridge from North Broadway in East Windfall to South Angell St./Waterman St. in Windfall, all visitors is shifted to the eastbound facet of the bridge.
Windfall: East River St., from Waterman St. to Angell St., street closed for building, Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Study extra concerning the undertaking
Non permanent Street Closures
Cranston: Park Ave., on the Park Ave. RR Bridge, from Wellington Ave. to Elmwood Ave., street closed for bridge work. Comply with signed detour.
Windfall: Reservoir Ave., on the Reservoir Ave. RR Bridge, between Narragansett Ave. and Elmwood Ave., street closed for bridge work. Comply with signed detour.
Non permanent Bridge Closure
Johnston/North Windfall: The Greystone Sluiceway Bridge on Greystone Ave. over the Woonasquatucket River, between Riverside Ave. in Johnston and Rte. 104 (Waterman Ave.) in North Windfall, is closed. Comply with signed detour utilizing Waterman Ave. and Rte. 44 (Putnam Pke.).
In a single day
Barrington/East Windfall: Rte. 114 South, from I-195/Rte. 6 to Federal Rd., alternating lane closures with momentary U-turn closures for paving, Solar.-Thurs. nights, 8 p.m.-6 a.m.
Weekday
Barrington/East Windfall: Rte. 114 South, from I-195/Rte. 6 to Federal Rd., alternating lane closures for building, Mon.-Fri., 6 a.m.-8 p.m.
Cranston: Rte. 2., underneath Rte. 37, lane shifts for a bridge inspection, Mon., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cranston: Pontiac Ave., from Sockanosset Cross Rd. to Rte. 37, alternating lane closures for utility work, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
North Windfall: Rte. 216, from Borah St. to Miner St., proper lane closed for a bridge inspection, Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
North Windfall: Rte. 15, underneath Rte. 146, two proper lanes closed for a bridge inspection, Wed., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Persevering with
Pawtucket: The Barton St. Bridge, between Broad St. and Montgomery St., is at present closed. Get Detour Maps »
Windfall: Go to the Metropolis of Windfall’s on-line calendar for visitors restrictions.
East Bay
East Bay Bike Path Bridges
Barrington/Warren: Rte. 114, on the Barrington and Warren Bridges, the northbound boardwalks are actually open, offering a steady, off-road path across the closed bike path bridges.
In a single day
Barrington/East Windfall: Rte. 114 South, from I-195/Rte. 6 to Federal Rd., alternating lane closures with momentary U-turn closures for paving, Solar.-Thurs. nights, 8 p.m.-6 a.m.
Weekday
Barrington/East Windfall: Rte. 114 South, from I-195/Rte. 6 to Federal Rd., alternating lane closures for building, Mon.-Fri., 6 a.m.-8 p.m.
Newport County
Weekday
Newport: Non permanent lane shifts doable for building on Third St. and JT Connell Hwy., and shoulder closures alongside Farewell St. and America’s Cup Ave., Tues.-Fri., 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Portsmouth: West Principal Rd. and Hedley St., on the intersections of Turnpike Ave. and Memorial Dr., partial lane closures for building, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Northern R.I. & Blackstone Valley
Non permanent Street Closures
Burrillville: Rte. 102 (Bronco Hwy.), from Glendale Bypass to Rte. 7 on the Mohegan Bridge, is closed in each instructions for bridge work. Comply with signed detour.
Cumberland: Rte. 114 (Broad St.) South, from Elm St. to Jones St., street closed for drainage work, Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Comply with signed detour.
North Smithfield: Alternating one-way visitors managed by momentary visitors alerts for bridge work, 24 hours per day on Nice Rd., between Lapre Dr. and Meadowbrook Dr., on the Union Village RR Bridge. Diminished lane widths. Count on delays.
Weekday
Cumberland: Diamond Hill Rd., from Industrial Rd. to Fairhaven Rd., proper lane closed in a shifting operation for survey work, Wed., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Lincoln: Rte. 116 South, from Amica Heart Blvd. to Wake Robin Rd., alternating lane closures for bridge work, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
South County
In a single day
Hopkinton/Westerly: Rte. 3, from Pequot Ln. to Excessive St., alternating one-way visitors for milling, Solar.-Thurs. nights, 9 p.m.-6 a.m.
Weekday
South Kingstown: Kingstown Rd., at Graduate Circle, proper lane closed with alternating one-way visitors for building and electrical work, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
West Bay
Route 5 Enhancements
Warwick: Rte. 5, from Knight St. to Outdated Greenwich Ave. on the Pontiac Bridge, northbound lanes are closed and shifted to the south to assemble the northbound facet of the bridge and journey lanes are diminished from two to 1 in each instructions over the bridge.
Warwick: Rte. 5, from Mayfield Ave. to the Greenwich Ave. Bridge, alternating lane closures and alternating one-way visitors for utility work, Mon.-Fri., 6:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Study extra concerning the undertaking
Non permanent Street Closure
Warwick: Jug Deal with Rd. South (Warwick Mall Bridge), from Rte. 2 to West Natick Rd., street closed for bridge work, efficient Apr. 29, till mid-summer. Comply with signed detour.
Weekday
Coventry: Rte. 91, on the Cottrell Bridge, alternating one-way visitors for building, Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Warwick: Tiogue Ave. South, at Principal St., proper lane closed for bridge work, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Warwick: Rte. 1, from Greene St. to Put up Rd. Extension, proper lane closed for a bridge inspection, Thurs., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Since the pandemic, student absenteeism has skyrocketed across the country, sending education departments and school districts searching for solutions. It is a priority with the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) and every school district in the state. And, while results haven’t been dramatic, they are moving in the right direction.
Statewide, pre-pandemic absenteeism in Rhode Island schools was about 19 percent. It ballooned to more than 34 percent in 2021-22, dropping the following year to 28.9 percent, and in 2023-24 it was 24.7 percent.
The same pattern is reflected in Aquidneck Island area schools. The Rhode Island Department of Education publishes a daily report on absenteeism for the more than 270 Rhode Island public schools, and certain patterns are clear. Wealthier communities have fewer absences, and it appears that greater absenteeism occurs in high and middle schools.
Newport Schools superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain says students in poorer communities face challenges of family responsibilies, housing and transportation issues. All three are recognized as significant issues nationally by Panorama Education, which says some students from “low-income families may need to stay home to care for younger siblings or work to support their families.”
Chronic absenteeism national is defined as missing 10 percent of school days, or the equivalent of about two days. The consequences, says Panorama, range from health, dropout, social and behavioral, along with a negative impact on academics.
RIDE publishes a daily attendance tracker. Here’s a look at area schools, as reported in the November 25 attendance tracker, and listed by state rankings.
- Howard Hathaway Elementary School, Portsmouth, with 412 students, ranked 25 with projected chronic absences of 31 (7.5 percent), a reduction of 2.9 percent from last year.
- Melville Elementary School, Portsmouth, with 320 students, ranked 26 with projected chronic absences of 25 (7.8 percent), a reduction of 4.9 percent from last year.
- Jamestown Middle School, with 189 students, ranked 36 with projected chronic absences of 31 (7.5 percent), a reduction of 2.9 percent from last year.
- Portsmouth Middle School, with 607 students, ranked 42 with projected chronic absences of 58 (9.6 percent), a reduction of 2.9 percent from last year.
- Aquidneck Elementary School, Middletown, with 302 students, ranked 44 with projected chronic absences of 29 (9.6 percent), a reduction of .3 percent from last year.
- Wilbur and McMahon Elementary and Middle School, Little Compton, with 219 students, ranked 68 with projected chronic absences of 23 (10.5 percent), a reduction of 1.3 percent from last year.
- Portsmouth High School, with 787 students, ranked 114 with projected chronic absences of 105 (13.3 percent), a reduction of 1.3 percent from last year.
- Fort Barton Elementary School, Tiverton, with 133, students, ranked 98 with projected chronic absences of 16 (12 percent), an increase of .9 percent from last year.
- Forest Avenue Elementary School, Middletown, with 300 students, ranked 112 with projected chronic absences of 40 (13.3 percent), a reduction of 1.6 percent from last year.
- Tiverton High School, with 424 students, ranked 140 with projected chronic absences of 60 (14,2 percent), a reduction of 1.6 percent from last year.
- Pocasset Elementary School, Tiverton with 31 students, ranked 150 with projected chronic absences of 31 (14.7 percent), a reduction of .4 percent from last year.
- Gaudet Middle School, Middletown, with 434 students, ranked 181 with projected chronic absences of 31 (7.5 percent), an increase of .7 percent from last year.
- Middletown High School, with 521students, ranked 209 with projected chronic absences of 107 (20.5 percent), an increase of 1.5 percent from last year.
- Claiborne Pell Elementary School, Newport, with 662 students, ranked 221, with projected chronic absences of 147 (22.2 percent), a reduction of 2.4 percent from last year.
- Frank E. Thompson Middle School, Newport, with 495 students, ranked 225 with projected chronic absences of 115 (23.2 percent), an increase of .6 percent from last year.
- Tiverton Middle School, with 500 students, ranked 234 with projected chronic absences of 119 (23.8 percent), an increase of 11.3 percent from last year.
- Rogers High School, Newport, with 600 students, ranked 246 with projected chronic absences of 183 (30.5 percent), a reduction of 5.7 percent from last year.
North Kingstown, R.I. – A Rhode Island man is facing a disturbing charge.
According to police, on Friday at approximately 4:00 p.m., the North Kingstown Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting an incident of indecent exposure. The caller, a 17-year-old, reported that a male subject drove up her on Prospect Avenue, asking for directions to the North Kingstown High School while completely naked. The suspect was driving a silver Subaru, registered in New Hampshire. The vehicle was last seen traveling towards Fairway Drive.
Officers immediately responded to the area from different directions to contain the vehicle and investigate the report. The vehicle was located and stopped on Lantern Lane. The driver/sole occupant was identified as David C. Palmer of East Providence. After further investigation, Palmer was taken into custody and charged with Disorderly Conduct – Indecent Exposure.
Palmer was later arraigned at the station before a Justice of the Peace and released on a $1,000 personal recognizance bail. He is scheduled for formal arraignment at the 3rd Division District Court on December 6th.
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Rhode Island FC falls 3-0 to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC in USL Championship final – What's Up Newp
Rhode Island FC’s historic inaugural season came to an end in the USL Championship Final on Saturday when it fell 3-0 to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC at Weidner Field. Becoming the first Eastern Conference team in league history to advance to the final match in its first season, the Ocean State club will return to Rhode Island proud after making the farthest run by an expansion side in eight years.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC had a golden chance to take the lead less than a minute into the match when Yosuke Hanya was on the receiving end of a central pass as he cut behind the Rhode Island FC defense. Sprinting into a one-on-one opportunity with Koke Vegas, the midfielder dragged his shot just wide of the right post.
Holding just 30 percent of possession throughout the first 15 minutes, RIFC got its first real chance of the match when it won a dangerous free kick at the corner of the 18-yard-box in the 14th minute. JJ Williams stepped up to take the free kick, and curled it narrowly over the bar as the match stayed scoreless.
Colorado Springs eventually broke the deadlock in the 22nd minute when Hanya broke free on the right wing, sending a cross into the six-yard box for Juan Tejada. Making a run into the open space, Tejada side-footed the ball into the back of the net from close range to give the hosts a 1-0 lead.
In the 42nd minute, Colorado Springs doubled its lead with a powerful strike from the top of the box. It happened when Jairo Henriquez tore down the left flank, cut inside and took a shot that was blocked by RIFC. Unfortunately for the Ocean State club, the rebound fell kindly to Haneriquez, who made no mistake on his second effort and picked out the top-left corner to make it 2-0.
The Switchbacks nearly took complete control with a third goal in first-half stoppage time when Quenzi Huerman unleashed yet another shot from distance, but Vegas punched the effort over the bar and took care of the resulting corner to keep the match 2-0 at the break.
Nine minutes into the second half, RIFC nearly cut the deficit in half when Clay Holstad connected on a corner kick from the top of the box. Instead, Colorado Springs blocked the shot and quickly broke out on the counter-attack, where Roaldo Damus finished with a low, one-on-one effort to make it 3-0.
RIFC came within inches of getting one back in the 64th minute when Frank Nodarse headed a corner towards the bottom-right corner, but Colorado Springs goalkeeper Christian Herrera produced a sharp diving save to deny the Ocean State club. Minutes later, Jack Panayotou forced another save out of Herrera, and Morris Duggan couldn’t keep the close-range rebound on frame.
The opportunities were as close as RIFC could get to finding the back of the net in the match as the USL Championship Final ended 3-0.
After the match, the visitors walked over to thank the over 400 Rhode Island FC faithful who made the trip out west. The fanbase’s incredible support during the record-breaking inaugural season fueled the team to a memorable finish. The Ocean club will now look forward to its launch of season two from The Stadium at Tidewater Landing in downtown Pawtucket.
GOAL SCORING RUNDOWN
COS – Juan Tejada (Youke Hanya), 22nd minute: Tejada connects with Hanya’s right-wing cross from inside the six-yard box. COS 1, RI 0
COS – Jairo Henriquez, 42nd minute: Henriquez picks out the top-left corner with a powerful strike from the top of the 18-yard box. COS 2, RI 0
COS – Ronaldo Damus (Matt Real), 53rd minute: Damus finishes a one-on-one counter-attack with a low finish into the bottom corner. COS 3, RI 0
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- Saturday’s match was the first-ever USL Championship Final to air nationally on network television (CBS).
- The opening goal for Colorado Springs in the 22nd minute marked the first time RIFC trailed during the 2024 USL Championship Playoffs.
- The 2-0 halftime deficit marked the first time RIFC has trailed by multiple goals at halftime since April 26.
- RIFC will return to the Ocean State after making the furthest playoff run by any Eastern Conference expansion team in league history, and becoming the first expansion club in eight years to advance to the final.
MAN OF THE MATCH: Clay Holstad
Match stats and information available here.
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