[Summit] Meanwhile..,. News from Fox Point & RIDOT

Sat May 23 00:08:25 UTC 2020

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| FPNA NEWSThe Fox Point Neighborhood AssociationMay 21, 2020 |

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| NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
New Design Revealed for Henderson Bridge. Early this month, the RI Department of Transportation held a virtual town hall meeting to share plans for a new Henderson Bridge, the construction of which could begin as soon as this summer. As neighbors may know, the state has received federal funds to redesign and replace the failing structure, modify the roadways and access points on either side of the bridge, and repair the Washington Bridge and access ramps at lower Gano street in Fox Point. Find a summary in PBN here; see the RIDOT presentation in full, here. Image, RIDOT.

Gano Street Development Moves Forward. At an epic hearing on Tuesday night that lasted nearly six hours, the City Plan Commission voted to approve a 5-story apartment building proposed by HV Collins for 99 Gano Street, at the corner of Gano and the 195 off-ramp (just north of the the entrance to the bike path). The developer, who in November applied for permission to build an even taller building, has since modified the design substantially to meet neighbors' demands and to come closer to complying with height and parking requirements of the city's Zoning Ordinance. While neighbors acknowledged these concessions, dozens spoke in opposition, listing concerns with height, traffic, environmental risks, appearance, precedent for future development, and more. See a write-up in PBN, here. Image, Providence Planning and Zoning/PBN.

Two Local Businesses to Close. Two local eateries have announced the sad news that they will close their doors, both due to the effects of the Covid pandemic. The Benefit Street Juice Bar, a favorite gathering spot for locals for more than seven years, announced its closure this month; likewise, the owners of the cafe-microcinema Acoustic Java announced closure this week after opening its doors this past September. Find the Juice Bar announcement on FB, here; see a write-up on Acoustic Java in GoLocalProv, here.
 Please Renew Your FPNA Membership! If you have not renewed your FPNA membership for 2020 (or become a member for the first time!), please consider doing so today. Our suggested donation is $25 for individuals or families and $35 for businesses or institutions. Read our membership letter here; find our PayPal portal on our website, here. Thank you, neighbors! We appreciate your support. |

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| FPNA June Meeting: TBD
FPNA June Meeting: TBD
Meeting information will be updated on our website, here.

Meanwhile, please contact FPNA Executive Secretary Amy Mendillo
with any questions or concerns.
Just email foxpointneighborhood at gmail.com
or reply to this message.

Thank you as always, neighbors.
We looking forward to seeing you in person when safety permits. |

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Questions?
Contact FPNA Executive Secretary Amy Mendillo at
foxpointneighborhood at gmail.com
or by replying to this message

For more information on
the Fox Point Neighborhood Association,
visit
www.fpna.net
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| The eight-day replacement of the Centerville and Toll Gate Road Bridges on I-95 North in Warwick begins on Thursday night, May 28. 
The project will involve lane and ramp closures on I-95 and lane and temporary road closures on Route 117 (Centerville Road) and Route 115 (Toll Gate Road).
Learn more about the project here. Lane closure information is available here.

| Route 6/10 Interchange Reconstruction, Providence |

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| Work Expected: Deck work at the Hartford Avenue and Plainfield Street Bridges, structural steel placement at the Westminster Street Bridge, and continued construction of the Route 10 North to Route 6 West flyover ramp, Tuesday-Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Traffic Changes: Alternating lane closures on Route 6, from Hartford Avenue to Route 10, and on Route 10, from Tobey Street to Union Avenue, Tuesday-Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

| Broad Street Regeneration, Pawtucket/Central Falls/Cumberland |

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| Work Expected: Drainage improvements on Route 114 (Broad Street) in Central Falls and on Route 122 (Mendon Road) in Cumberland, Tuesday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Traffic Changes: Alternating one-way traffic, with narrowed lanes and shifts possible, on Broad Street in Central Falls, from Nickerson Street to Meeting Street, and on Mendon Road in Cumberland, from Meadowbrook Drive to Rolling Acres Drive, Tuesday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Walkway/driveway and parking restrictions remain as does frequent vehicle access in/out of the work zones. |

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| Baker Pines Bridge, Richmond |

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| Work Expected: On Tuesday, both abutment walls will be prepared to receive new precast wall units. On Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., large precast concrete wall units will be hoisted into place using a crane. This will be followed by preparing to grout the wall pieces, Thursday and Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Traffic Changes: Right lane closure on both sides of I-95 and alternating lane closures on Route 3, Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Excluding Wednesday, all other work will involve shoulder closures along Route 3 under the bridge from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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| Carolina Bridges, Charlestown/Richmond |

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| Work Expected: Rebar installation for the bridge deck continues behind the concrete barrier, Tuesday-Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Traffic Changes: Alternating one-way traffic pattern controlled by a traffic signal on Route 112, from Carolina Mill Lane to Butter Lane.  |

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| Centerville Road and Toll Gate Road Bridges, Warwick |

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| Work Expected: Installation of temporary striping and median barrier in preparation for the new traffic pattern set to start on May 29.
Traffic Changes: Alternating lane closures and shifts are possible on I-95 South, from Exit 12 to the Cowesett Road overpass, Tuesday night from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. Please note: one lane will close at 7 p.m.; a second at 9 p.m. A left lane closure is also scheduled within the same project limits along I-95 South on Thursday night from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. |

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| Diamond Hill Road Improvements, Cumberland |

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| Work Expected: We’re scheduled to mill Monday-Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. and do drainage work Tuesday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Traffic Changes: One lane of traffic open on Diamond Hill Road, from Industrial Road to Angell Road/Bear Hill Road, Monday-Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. and Tuesday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Expect delays and grooved pavement during the overnight operations.  |

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| Division Street Bridge, East Greenwich |

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| Work Expected: Utility relocation along Route 4 during overnight operations, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Daytime work includes removing sidewalks and backfilling the arches, on Route 4 and on Division Street, Tuesday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Traffic Changes: The overnight operations involve alternating lane closures with short duration rolling roadblocks and possible delays on Route 4 South, from I-95 to the Division Street off-ramp, and on Route 4 North, from Route 403 to Exit 8B. Alternating lane closures are also scheduled within the project area on Route 4, and on Division Street, from the on-ramp to Route 4 to the on-ramp to I-95, Tuesday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  |

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| Kingston Road Bridge, Richmond |

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| Work Expected: Installing drainage and granite curbing on Route 138, Tuesday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Traffic Changes: Continued ramp narrowing at Exit 3 off I-95 and lanes shifts before and after the bridge on Route 138.
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| Silver Creek Bridge, Bristol |

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| Work Expected: Concrete and stone masonry wall work and replacement of concrete road base, Tuesday-Friday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Traffic Changes: Route 114 (Hope Street) North, from Washington Street to just before the Silver Creek Bridge, remains closed through the end of August so we can replace the bridge. Southbound traffic is not affected. Detour information available here. |

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| Victory Highway Bridge, West Greenwich |

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| Work Expected: Minor landscaping and applying protective coating on the bridge barrier along Route 102, Tuesday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Traffic Changes: Lane shifts remain along Route 102 before and after the bridge. |

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| May 22, 2020 |

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| Department of Transportation, Two Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02903 | www.ridot.net

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