Relocating I-195 in Providence

RIDOT has developed a series of construction projects that will move the interchange of I-95 and I-195 in Providence to the south. Although it contains some 16 projects, the overall effort has been termed the Iway. What is branding? RIDOT and IWAY

Once the Iway projects are complete and the new roads, bridges and ramps are open, all ramps in the I-95/I-195 interchange will enter roadways from the right, in conformance with modern design standards.

The Iway is now more than half completed. All new roads, bridges and ramps are scheduled to be in use by the end of 2010; the old infrastructure demolished and land ready for reuse by the end of 2012.

Overnight roadway closures scheduled as 2009 begins

Winter overnight roadway closures are scheduled on I-95 North and South and the I-195 West link to I-95 North in Providence. Details, including detours, are available here.

RIDOT podcasts tell the Iway story

RIDOT has created a series of 12 podcasts, six in English and six in Spanish, using video footage shot during construction. Access the podcasts here.

Relocation of I-195 in Providence - Iway project information

• Where is the new Providence River Signature Bridge in relation to the Washington Bridge? Please see map above at right.
• Iway construction progress and webcam
• Latest update map on the project progress
• Drive-through animations show how the I-95/I-195 interchange will be reconfigured.
• Slide show overview of the Relocation of 1-195

Isn't the Washington Bridge part of the Relocation of I-195?

No. Please see map above at right.

Reconfiguration of the India Point Pedestrian Bridge

Ribbon-cutting ceremonies took place for the new India Point Pedestrian Bridge October 15, 2008.

Let your child explore the Iway

RIDOT helped create an exhibit at the Providence Children's Museum (see photo at right) about solving problems, engineering and construction, and the new Iway. The kids can crank a crane and lift I-beams to construct a highway bridge, tackle bridge building challenges, redesign the city and find out about the Iway. The Museum’s Iway exhibit takes advantage of the I-195 relocation project, one of the biggest highway projects in the state’s history, to engage kids (and grown-ups) in an investigation of roadways and bridges.