Expect two southbound lanes near the Elmwood Avenue/Route 1 off-ramp (Exit 34) in Providence to be closed. Consider using Route 10 or I-295 as alternate routes, and plan for extra travel time.

The southbound lanes are the focus this time, but northbound lanes will face similar closures later this fall. About 130,000 vehicles use this busy stretch daily, so expect some congestion. Lanes close at 8 p.m. each Friday and reopen by 5 a.m. Monday. The high-speed northbound lane will also be closed during these times.

Starting September 11 and continuing through September 20, a lane split will happen on I-95 South at the bridge. Two lanes will run on either side of the work zone. Drivers should stay in their lanes and avoid sudden stops or lane changes.

Elmwood Avenue at the I-95 overpass will be completely closed. Detours will reroute drivers via Reservoir Avenue (Route 2) and Route 10. Local traffic can use Roger Williams Avenue. Traffic on Elmwood Avenue northbound or I-95 north to Exit 33B to Roger Williams Park won’t be affected. Those heading to the park via I-95 south or Elmwood Avenue southbound should follow the detour.

Key Dates to Remember:

• September 16-20: Lane split continues on I-95 South at Exit 34, with all lanes remaining open.
• September 20-23: Two right lanes on I-95 South and the left lane on I-95 North close at 8 p.m. Friday, September 20. Elmwood Avenue closes at the bridge again. All reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, September 23.

Source: Truckers News

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Route 66 in Wellston, Oklahoma, is going to be shut down in both directions starting this fall. This isn’t just for a few weeks—it’s expected to be closed until next fall. The reason? A $48 million project by the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to widen the road and rebuild a bridge. The construction is happening between I-44 and the Turner Turnpike, near mile marker 158, between State Highway 102 and U.S. Highway 177.

What Does This Mean for You?

To keep traffic moving on the I-44/Turner Turnpike, they’re setting up a detour that’ll cross Route 66 in Wellston. Because of this, the highway will need to close where the detour is. It’s a bit of a hassle, but it’s necessary.

Local drivers will have their own detour, but it comes with size and weight limits. So, if you’re driving something big, you’ll need to find another route.

Here’s How to Get Around:

• Westbound I-44/Turnpike Traffic: If you’re heading toward Wellston, you can still take the westbound off-ramp and keep going on westbound Route 66. But you won’t be able to turn onto eastbound Route 66 from there.
• Eastbound Traffic to Wellston: Coming from the east? You’ll have to detour south on U.S. Highway 177, go west on U.S. Highway 62, and then head north on State Highway 102 to get back to eastbound Route 66.
• Eastbound from West Wellston: If you’re on the west side of Wellston and need to go east, you’ll detour south on State Highway 102, then head east on U.S. Highway 62, and finally go north on U.S. Highway 177 to get back on Route 66 or hop on the eastbound I-44/Turner Turnpike on-ramp.

What’s Coming After?

Once all the work is done, there’ll be two new bridges that can handle six lanes of traffic. Route 66 will also get sidewalks under the new bridges, getting ready for future expansion to four lanes.

Source: Land Line

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