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Rhode Island travel information is now available through your telephone (in state) by dialing 511, or online by clicking here. The service is available outside Rhode Island by dialing 1-888-401-4511.
Listen to RIDOT's Radio Traffic Reports on your computer before you leave work! RIDOT has six permanent low frequency radio transmitters, as well as a portable transmitter, to provide traffic updates. Tune in to 1630 AM on your route.
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation closed the Union Avenue Bridge over Route 10 in Providence on June 23, 2010. The bridge will be under construction for approximately a year and a half, reopening in Summer 2011 with final completion expected in Fall 2011. The former bridge was structurally deficient and had to be completely replaced. Only by completely closing this bridge can RIDOT replace it safely and quickly.
The Union Avenue Bridge is one of a few bridges crossing Route 10 in Providence and the most direct route to and from the West End and Silver Lake neighborhoods. Traffic volumes on Union Avenue are significant, and congestion along the detour routes can be expected - especially during the morning and afternoon rush hours. During busy periods, motorists may wish to seek alternate routes to avoid this area.
RIDOT has posted signs for detour routes depending on your destination. Information on these are listed below. No detours are required for travel from Route 10 southbound to Union Avenue westbound or from Route 10 northbound to Union Avenue eastbound.
Due to high pedestrian traffic on this bridge, RIDOT is providing free bus service on Bus # 18 Union Avenue throughout the duration of this project. Visit RIPTA's website to learn more. You can also download RIPTA's revised schedule and map information for inbound and outbound service on Bus # 18.
Suggested Detours
| Direction of travel | Detour Route |
| Union Avenue Eastbound | Turn right onto Huntington Ave. At intersection with Cranston St., turn left through new opening that allows traffic to reverse direction and use Huntington Ave. North. Use on-ramp to Rte. 10 North to reach the Union Ave exit. Best for trucks: Follow Cranston St. to Union Ave. |
| Union Avenue Westbound | Turn left onto Linwood Ave. Turn right onto Cranston St. Turn right onto Webster Ave. Return to Union Ave. |
| Route 10 North to Union Avenue Westbound | Take Niantic Ave. exit. At the end of the ramp, turn left onto Niantic Ave. Turn left onto Cranston St. Turn right onto Webster Ave. Return to Union Ave. |
| Route 10 South to Union Avenue Eastbound | Take the Cranston St./Garfield St. exit. At the ramp, turn right onto Garfield St. Turn right onto Cranston St. Turn left to return to Union Ave. |
| Route 10 North to Union Avenue Eastbound | No change |
| Route 10 South to Union Avenue Westbound | No Change |
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