Travel Advisory: Temporary Traffic Pattern for Trucks and Large Vehicles Begins October 14 at Wickford Roundabout

Starting at 12:01 a.m. early Tuesday morning, October 14, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will implement a temporary traffic pattern for the passage of trucks, busses and other large vehicles through the construction of the mini roundabout at the intersection of Brown Street, Boston Neck Road (Route 1A) and Phillips Street in the village of Wickford. The temporary traffic pattern will be in place for the remainder of the week, 24 hours per day, through Friday, October 17, and is necessary for the construction of islands and the roundabout. The operation is weather permitting.

A police officer will be present to assist oversized vehicles through the work zone. RIDOT encourages operators of these vehicles to seek alternate routes, including Tower Hill Road (Route 1) and West Main Street to access Wickford village. Large trucks coming from points south on Boston Neck Road (Route 1A) are to follow a truck detour using Route 138 to Route 1.

The work zone will be accessible to all passenger vehicles. Local access to all shops, restaurants and residences on Brown Street, Boston Neck Road, and Phillips Street will be maintained during the week.

Working in coordination with the Town of North Kingstown, RIDOT is building the mini-roundabout outside the summer tourism season with work taking place during late evening and overnight hours to minimize disruption to motorists, pedestrians and the business community. The roundabout is scheduled to be installed by the end of October.

More information about this project is available at www.ridot.net/projects/WickfordRoundabout. This web page also includes a form to sign up to receive regular project updates.

All construction projects are subject to changes in schedule and scope depending on needs, circumstances, findings and weather.

The Wickford Roundabout is made possible by RhodeWorks. RIDOT is committed to bringing Rhode Island's infrastructure into a state of good repair while respecting the environment and striving to improve it. Learn more at www.ridot.net/RhodeWorks.