PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said it will open additional travel lanes off Interstate 95 North on the northbound Providence Viaduct service road at Exit 38 on Jan. 18. RIDOT said the lanes will enable easier access to the service road and provide more room for traffic merging onto and off the service road, and is part of the replacement of the viaduct. The following changes will take place: Jan. 18: A second lane will open at the beginning of the service road where it exits from I-95 North. RIDOT will close Exit 38A-B from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m., with a signed detour in place using Branch Avenue. Lane closures are also anticipated for this change between 1 a.m. and 9 a.m., with I-95 North reduced to one lane of travel. Early February: An additional lane will open on the right side of the service road prior to the Smith Street overpass and State Offices exit to provide additional space for traffic merging onto the highway from Atwells Avenue, Route 6/10, and Memorial Boulevard. Spring 2025: RIDOT will open an additional lane on the portion of the service road after the State Offices exit and before it rejoins I-95. There is still additional bridge work to complete before opening it. More information on the viaduct project can be found here. Categories: News, Providence, Rhode Island