PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department Transportation said that it will replace the Interstate 95 bridge over Elmwood Avenue in Providence in November. The bridge will be completely replaced on the weekends of Nov. 1 to Nov. 4 and Nov. 8 to Nov. 11. The closures start each weekend at 8 p.m. on Fridays with all lanes open by 5 a.m. the following Monday morning. RIDOT said it will close two lanes on I-95 North just after the Route 10 interchange and that travelers should seek alternate routes, such as Route 10 and Interstate 295. The department added that a lane split will be installed with two lanes on either side of the work zone starting Oct. 30. The schedule for the bridge replacement and traffic impacts is as follows: Oct. 29 to Oct. 30: On these nights, the on-ramps from Route 10 North or South to I-95 North will be temporary closed, reopening by the morning commute the following day. Motorists can use the ramp to I-95 South and reverse direction at the Jefferson Boulevard exit. Oct. 30: By the morning rush hour, there will be a lane split on I-95 North just after the Route 10 (Exit 33) interchange with two lanes on either side of the split. All lanes go through. It also will be in effect on Nov. 4 through Nov. 8. Nov. 1 to Nov. 4: The two left lanes on I-95 North and the left lane on I-95 South will be closed beginning at 8 p.m. Friday night, November 1. Also, Elmwood Avenue will be closed at the bridge. All lanes reopen by 5 a.m. Nov. 4. Nov. 4 to Nov. 8: There will be a lane split on I-95 North beginning just after the Route 10 (Exit 33) interchange with two lanes on either side of the split. All lanes go through. Nov. 8 to Nov. 11: The two right lanes on I-95 North will be closed beginning at 8 p.m. Friday night, November 8. Also, Elmwood Avenue will be closed at the bridge. All lanes reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, November 11. Also during this weekend, the on-ramps from Route 10 North or South to I-95 North will be temporary closed. Motorists can use the ramp to I-95 South and reverse direction at the Jefferson Boulevard exit. Categories: News, Providence, Rhode Island