The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is reminding motorists about the second set of lane closures necessary for replacement of the Lafayette Road Bridge, which are scheduled to take place this weekend, November 1-4. The bridge carries Route 4 over Lafayette Road in North Kingstown and is located between the Exit 3/Route 102 interchange and Oak Hill Road, near McKay’s Furniture.
During this phase, RIDOT will replace the southbound side of the bridge using a similar traffic pattern to that for installation of the northbound bridge. Route 4 will be taken down to one lane in each direction and shifted to a newly constructed center lane on Route 4 from 8 p.m. Friday, November 1 through 6 a.m., Monday, November 4. The on-ramp from Route 102 to Route 4 South will also be closed, with traffic detouring onto Route 2 North to return to Route 4 South. Motorists should plan for extra travel time or consider alternate routes during this weekend.
